Classic sf book covers

For book collectors, vintage sciencefiction titles hold a special appeal. Classic firearms guns for sale, military surplus guns, ammo. For attractive glossy massmarket type covers, i think comics, graphic novels or classic scifi or pulp books are far more attractive than the abominations we see here. Best science fiction best science fiction of the 21st century best science fiction of the 20th century. I have a large collection of sf and fantasy books, and thought it would be fun to scan the covers and post them here over a period of time. If oldtime covers are any guide, sf fans were perceived as liking space ships, grimfaced men with guns, and naked women as documented in the song theres a. It tied with roger zelaznys this immortal for the hugo award in 1966, and it won the inaugural nebula award for best novel. The science fiction hall of fame, volume one 19291964. A design classic for a giant of the genre, mugnainis cover of bradburys dystopian, bookburning vision has won plaudits ever since the books. The sf gateway covers are designed to reflect, and slightly update, the classic gollancz yellow jacket style that holds an iconic place in the history of british sf publishing.

Theres a thread for horror covers, homages, splash pages and comic scans but id like to see and discuss peoples favorite science fiction covers from comics, magazines and even pulp paper backs. At least my faith has been restored in the barnes and noble leather bound classic collection. Veranda collection patio furniture covers by classic accessories offer maximum protection with style. Your science fiction ebook cover design will include your own title, your author name and any tagline or subtitle you wish to include. Many of the images on this page come from a series that came out in 197273 that used as. Fantasy book covers best book covers book cover art fantasy books pulp fiction book science fiction books classic sci fi books sci fi novels cool books. The glory of bad sf and fantasy cover art books the guardian. Imaginative tales originally focused on fantasy, rather than science fiction, but later switched to. It was part of a series of sf classics that were being published at the time late 90s, early 2000s, all with bright yellow covers and just the title and authors name, no artwork this was in australia, i dont know if this series was published elsewhere, so im guessing the book is at least somewhat wellknown.

May 29, 2018 our picks for the best dystopian books of all time range from contemporary young adult sagas to classics by margaret atwood and george orwell. All the ncaab college basketball scores and betting information you need. Buckled straps attach to furniture legs and help covers hold on in the worst weather. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

Richard hescox is a sffantasy illustrator and fine art artist particularly fond of and influenced by victorian fantasy paintings. However there are pretty good fantasy specific lists that should be used instead. I dont charge a handling fee or for packing supplies. Glorious retro scifi cover on double star by heinlein.

Good show sir only the worst scififantasy book covers. He has created motion picture production designs, film advertising, computer game design, and well over 100 book covers for the works of such authors as edgar rice burruoghs, marion zimmer bradley, and roger zelazny. It is the first installment of the dune saga, and in 2003 was cited as the worlds bestselling science fiction novel. Am of two minds as to add telzey amberdon the stories are all from the 60s, but the specific publication form is later, i think. Yet there are also plenty of science fiction novels and collections that buck the trend art books film music tv. As of 20, it is the longest running continuously published magazine of that genre. How to design a classic book cover with a modern twist.

The glory of bad sf and fantasy cover art books the. Isaac asimov books the war of the worlds signet classics the war of the worlds book h. The fundamental rule of all readers is to never judge a book by its cover, but ilhether we spot a gorgeous book in someones hands or displayed in a bookstore, the cover piques our curiosity. Mar 16, 2016 my thoughts on book covers for classics and what makes a good cover. Scifi books often abbreviated as sf arent only portals to different worldsall books can do thatbut also timetraveling excursions into the past, allowing us to see how the greatest visionaries of the day imagined the future. Titles and author names shown are for illustration purposes only. You proved up to the challenge of guessing classic book covers. Plus, if youre in the us, you can arrange to host your own recovering the classics exhibit, featuring 50 incredible covers from the project. I am disturbed by book sellers whose shipping fees are too high. Book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context.

Each book cover is 100% exclusive and sold only once. Hundreds of unique premade scifi book covers created by professional designers. Are you sure bradbury is sufficiently recognisable to appear on his own book covers. Classic penguin scifi covers from the 1970s by david. Initially published in 1930 in the united states as astounding stories as a pulp magazine, it has undergone several name changes, primarily to astounding sciencefiction in 1938, and. In many ways, redesigning covers for classic books is one of the most interesting, but also most difficult, processes a cover designer will encounter in their career. Of all of them, the old art deco atlas shrugged cover is passable, despite the fact that i loathe ayn rand with every fiber of my being. The 7 best book covers in classic science fiction, according. Jun 04, 20 yet there are also plenty of science fiction novels and collections that buck the trend art books film music tv. The first edition cover of this book is just so quintessentially science fiction, it hurts. The best book covers in classic science fiction, according to an awardwinning designer the dispossessed is a utopian novel which follows. Pulp magazines often referred to as the pulps, also collectively known as pulp fiction, refers to inexpensive fiction magazines published from 1896 through the 1950s.

Their covers must do justice to the original spirit and themes of the book, while giving it a design thats got a distinctly modern appeal. Fiction moviesscience fiction bookspulp fictionfantasy book coversbook cover artclassic sci fi bookssci fi. Where a compelling book cover design might attract a new reader, a boring or confusing cover might lead them to keep browsing without another thought. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. An elegantlyshaped rocket, a background of a sea of stars, and two pioneering spacemen dressed in dapper yellow outfits. Design book covers with canvas free book cover maker. Over a million illustrations from classic books are free. Wells its interesting enough to see an outdated version of the end of the world where an acre of land burned away in a second was unthinkable. Sometimes that view was thrilling, as with the youngadult novel enders.

Can you identify these classic scifi books by their covers. It is my intention to ensure that shipping fees never become a source of revenue. See more ideas about fantasy book covers, sci fi books and sci fi. Our premade book covers are available as ebook, audiobook and kdp full print covers. Prices for all our book cover design options can be found here. Young people dont read enough classics, and no wonder when the book covers are so terrible. Interesting article in wikipedia on this looks like all the stories in this collection are from the 60s so id say go ahead and add it in. Imaginative tales was published bimonthly by greenleaf publishing company. It ran from september 1954 to november 1958 for a total of 26 issues. The typical pulp magazine was seven inches wide by ten inches high, half an inch thick, and 128 pages long. The history and cover art of science fiction published by penguin books from 1935 to the present day. But how well do you know your way around the bookshops. Weve rounded up some unique and breathtaking book covers that are sure to catch your eye and.

Our book cover maker allows you to choose from hundreds of layouts, making it easier than ever to create a memorable cover. Premade ebook kindle covers science fiction the cover. What i pay the mail carrier to ship your order should be roughly equivalent to the shipping charge you pay. Im now a massive fan of paperback book covers specifically fantasy and sci fi ones. Historical fiction product categories the book cover. Canvas free book cover maker is ridiculously easy to use even for the novice or notsotechsavvy writer. Infinity science fiction cover, march 1958 thumbnail. Dec 16, 2017 50 best gifts for modernday book lovers 2020 edition 50 most interesting facts about books and libraries. Sep 27, 2011 the glory of bad sf and fantasy cover art. Dune is a 1965 science fiction novel by american author frank herbert, originally published as two separate serials in analog magazine. Theres a thread for horror covers, homages, splash pages and comic scans but id like to see and discuss peoples favorite science fiction covers from. I pulled this book off the shelf in a library several years ago.

Well, i dont have to tell you that this changed my life. I was intrigued, therefore, when invited me to apply the same approach to classic science fiction novels. This feature will dedicate more separate space to a topic that has always intrigued, irked, and befuddled us. Our picks for the best dystopian books of all time range from contemporary young adult sagas to classics by margaret atwood and george orwell.

When this list was originally created it was expected to have both fantasy and science fiction. Some of the nicest vintage science fiction covers weve seen in ages mid century science fiction sci fi paper back pulp fiction book cover art. Faq for sfgateway sf gateway your portal to the classics. We are now one of the largest online sellers of military surplus firearms in the united states. But chong himself has a soft spot for science fiction, and in a new interview with spook magazine, he named the seven best book covers in classic science fiction. Classic sf space opera, opens with a section that quickly. Can you identify these classic scifi books by their. The science fiction book cover is a hard one to get right. Send us your terrible covers so we can document the carnage to our eyes. The greatest science fiction stories of all time chosen by the members of the science fiction writers of america sf hall of fame book 1 kindle edition by silverberg, robert. Our covers are all unique, professionally designed, and only ever sold once. These wonderfully designed covers may entice you to want to pick up one of these literary classics.

Books where the only picture is that amazing, badass, incredible one plastered right there on the cover for you to see. Cover matters is a new monthly feature in which we examine the medium that is first contact between a reader and a book. Analog science fiction and fact is an american science fiction magazine. The encyclopedia of science fiction sfe is the ultimate authority on all aspects of science fiction. Fantasy book covers book cover art fantasy books book cover design science fiction magazines science fiction art pulp fiction classic sci fi books. Jul 30, 20 25 beautifully redesigned classic book covers. Harris and jorgensen collected 65 sf book recommendation lists and generated a cumulative list of books that included any title that was on at least 10 of those lists.

The dark splashguard hides stains and water spots while highflow air vents protect furniture from mold and mildew. The classics of science fiction list, compiled by james wallace harris and michael jorgensen, is an attempt to create a definitive list of the best science fiction books. Nov 17, 2015 18 modern redesigns of classic book covers that will make you want to read them again. Science fiction b movie classic mini art print poster b. Home labs random about this is the sister site of vintage ad browser. For over 30 years, classic firearms has strived to bring its customers some of the highest quality military surplus products available at competitive pricing. My thoughts on book covers for classics and what makes a good cover. See more ideas about classic sci fi, sci fi and classic sci fi books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the science. The chesley awards just chose its 2014 finalists, and theres. Over a million illustrations from classic books are free to. With the crystal clear plastic covers, your menu cover page can be copied in multiple colors to portray the image of your restaurant. Scifi artists and illustrators list, freelance artist.