Volksbuch (IMAGE) University of Gothenburg Caption The 17th century's closest equivalent to modern day pulp fiction, the "Volksbuch/Volksbücher"(chapbook), was packed with exciting material. Credit University of Gothenburg Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.