Lillians Diary

The Refined Pulp Tradition The 1970s saw an explosion of horror and occult publications, most defined by lurid pulp art—garish colors, sensational headlines, and shocking imagery. Yet a handful of publishers sought to elevate the genre beyond cheap thrills. R.W. Publishers stood out with their quarterly series, designed as a Time Life–style collection of paranormal case studies. These volumes blended pulp’s dramatic flair with serious investigation, presenting hauntings, cryptids, UFOs, and occult phenomena in a collectible format. Lillians Diary continues this tradition. Like R.W.’s quarterlies, it transforms pulp horror aesthetics into a serious artifact—an evocative performance piece that bridges sensational art with psychological depth. The Story Born in October 1920, Lillian R. grew up in a family of mediums. Her sister, the famous Luna R., was celebrated across the country, but to Lillian she was simply her sister. Childhood was happy, filled with afternoons by the lake with her