Caldwell, Jake; R. Obrero (cover art)
 
The Corrupters (Paperback Original, 1980)
 
Encino, CA: World-Wide Publishing Company, 1980. Hustler Paperback 10-111, 1980. Vintage Paperback Original, an erotic novel "for mature readers," set in the Bahamas, gambling, poker, identity crises. Roulette wraparound cover art.
 
Just as Flynt magazines began to saturate the market, their take on sleaze was admirable but short. Ran 1979-82, about 200 titles, adventure, Westerns, science fiction, & later issues photo covers & 4-letter words are rampant.
 
Very Good, slight lean, edge rubbing, brief ink notations to front & spine. Scarce title. [Book ID 126143] [Vintage Paperbacks (VP)]