Michael Whelan
Michael Whelan  ·  4 weeks ago

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THE INTEGRAL TREES (1984)
Acrylic on Illustration Board - 28" x 38"

Being suspended in space, floating unencumbered yet in control of one's flight, is as close to pure freedom as I can imagine. 1/4

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A woman with short blonde hair floats weightless in front of clumps of cloud shaped vegetation dotted with flowers. The figure looks very Peter Pan-esque posed with one knee raised wearing green capri-style pants and a vest with no shirt beneath. A harpoon rests across her shoulders with a rope line dangling loose. She holds a coil of it with her toes. An enormous tree trunk with a chrome engine firing off the side arcs past, diminishing back into the blue sky where it intersects clump. A diagonal line of light serves as a tilted horizon of sorts but there is no land, just sky occupied by clouds and clumps.
A woman with short blonde hair floats weightless in front of clumps of cloud shaped vegetation dotted with flowers. The figure looks very Peter Pan-esque posed with one knee raised wearing green capri-style pants and a vest with no shirt beneath. A harpoon rests across her shoulders with a rope line dangling loose. She holds a coil of it with her toes. An enormous tree trunk with a chrome engine firing off the side arcs past, diminishing back into the blue sky where it intersects clump. A diagonal line of light serves as a tilted horizon of sorts but there is no land, just sky occupied by clouds and clumps.
A woman with short blonde hair floats weightless in front of clumps of cloud shaped vegetation dotted with flowers. The figure looks very Peter Pan-esque posed with one knee raised wearing green capri-style pants and a vest with no shirt beneath. A harpoon rests across her shoulders with a rope line dangling loose. She holds a coil of it with her toes. An enormous tree trunk with a chrome engine firing off the side arcs past, diminishing back into the blue sky where it intersects clump. A diagonal line of light serves as a tilted horizon of sorts but there is no land, just sky occupied by clouds and clumps.
Michael Whelan
Michael Whelan  ·  last month

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BROTHER ASSASSIN (1978)
Acrylic on Illustration Board - 30" x 20"

I am often kidded about my general dislike for yellow... 1/3

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Wearing brown robes with hood drawn up, a robot with an oddly asymmetrical face stares squarely at the viewer as it grips a clock in its clawed grasp. The face is black with gold numbers, but the glass is broken. The hands are stopped at 3:53. A metal grate covers the robot's left eye and half the mouth. That side of the face resembles the steely mask of Doctor Doom, while the other side is an abstraction of lights and circuitry over silver metal. A blue light, cloudy like a planet, is placed where the other eye socket should be. Four bright green dots border form the points of a rectangle around it. Below the cheek—bearing no resemblance to a human feature—a pink sphere with light polka dots floats in blue-black field constrained by an oval bevel. The right side of its mouth is tall instead of wide contrasting the left with the bottom of the metal grate recessed and tinted red. A curving antenna sweeps down off the side of its forehead following the contour of the bell-shaped hood. The curve resembles the microphone attachment on a headset, although stubby and cut short wide at the cheek. The immediate backdrop is brown and desert-like, while the sky above dominates in oppressive yellow tones. Set just behind the figure's shoulder hangs the craggy surface of a moon set against an abstract starfield, darker than the wash of sky but still tinted yellow.
Wearing brown robes with hood drawn up, a robot with an oddly asymmetrical face stares squarely at the viewer as it grips a clock in its clawed grasp. The face is black with gold numbers, but the glass is broken. The hands are stopped at 3:53. A metal grate covers the robot's left eye and half the mouth. That side of the face resembles the steely mask of Doctor Doom, while the other side is an abstraction of lights and circuitry over silver metal. A blue light, cloudy like a planet, is placed where the other eye socket should be. Four bright green dots border form the points of a rectangle around it. Below the cheek—bearing no resemblance to a human feature—a pink sphere with light polka dots floats in blue-black field constrained by an oval bevel. The right side of its mouth is tall instead of wide contrasting the left with the bottom of the metal grate recessed and tinted red. A curving antenna sweeps down off the side of its forehead following the contour of the bell-shaped hood. The curve resembles the microphone attachment on a headset, although stubby and cut short wide at the cheek. The immediate backdrop is brown and desert-like, while the sky above dominates in oppressive yellow tones. Set just behind the figure's shoulder hangs the craggy surface of a moon set against an abstract starfield, darker than the wash of sky but still tinted yellow.
Wearing brown robes with hood drawn up, a robot with an oddly asymmetrical face stares squarely at the viewer as it grips a clock in its clawed grasp. The face is black with gold numbers, but the glass is broken. The hands are stopped at 3:53. A metal grate covers the robot's left eye and half the mouth. That side of the face resembles the steely mask of Doctor Doom, while the other side is an abstraction of lights and circuitry over silver metal. A blue light, cloudy like a planet, is placed where the other eye socket should be. Four bright green dots border form the points of a rectangle around it. Below the cheek—bearing no resemblance to a human feature—a pink sphere with light polka dots floats in blue-black field constrained by an oval bevel. The right side of its mouth is tall instead of wide contrasting the left with the bottom of the metal grate recessed and tinted red. A curving antenna sweeps down off the side of its forehead following the contour of the bell-shaped hood. The curve resembles the microphone attachment on a headset, although stubby and cut short wide at the cheek. The immediate backdrop is brown and desert-like, while the sky above dominates in oppressive yellow tones. Set just behind the figure's shoulder hangs the craggy surface of a moon set against an abstract starfield, darker than the wash of sky but still tinted yellow.
Elizabeth Stanway
Elizabeth Stanway  ·  last month

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It's a new #CosmicStories #ScienceandSF blog day! This time I'm looking at the crucial role of technicians in both #Science and #ScienceFiction. Featuring Red Dwarf, Star Trek, Doctor Who and novels by Murray Leinster and others. Comments always welcome!

http://www.warwick.ac.uk/CosmicStories/technical_support/

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Spearhafoc  ·  last month

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Retro style Sunday comic strip page. Title: Clarion Call Caption: Mustafa Khalfani is the Pharaoh! He and his followers believe him to be the male-line descendant of the great King Tutankhamun. With his courage, fists, secret knowledge of ages past, and his engineering genius, he fights evil alongside the Apex Society Panel 1: Satin Jim approaches Khalfani, who is using a tool on a small gold pyramid covered in circuit patterns. Caption: He toils away in his laboratory when his friend, Satin Jim O'Morey, a citizen of the pirate city of Libertatia, asks him what he's working on. Panel 2: Khalfani takes off his safety glasses and shows the pyramid to Satin Jim. Caption: "An artifact from Egypt's Fourth Dynasty" says Khalfani, "If I can figure it out, I may be able to unlock the secret of teleportation known to my forebears!" Panel 3: Khalfani and Satin Jim both look shocked at the pyramid. Caption: Suddenly, the artifact begins emitting a strange hum and... Panel 4: The pyramid falls to the floor, smoking. Caption: They're gone! Next : - The Forest!
Retro style Sunday comic strip page. Title: Clarion Call Caption: Mustafa Khalfani is the Pharaoh! He and his followers believe him to be the male-line descendant of the great King Tutankhamun. With his courage, fists, secret knowledge of ages past, and his engineering genius, he fights evil alongside the Apex Society Panel 1: Satin Jim approaches Khalfani, who is using a tool on a small gold pyramid covered in circuit patterns. Caption: He toils away in his laboratory when his friend, Satin Jim O'Morey, a citizen of the pirate city of Libertatia, asks him what he's working on. Panel 2: Khalfani takes off his safety glasses and shows the pyramid to Satin Jim. Caption: "An artifact from Egypt's Fourth Dynasty" says Khalfani, "If I can figure it out, I may be able to unlock the secret of teleportation known to my forebears!" Panel 3: Khalfani and Satin Jim both look shocked at the pyramid. Caption: Suddenly, the artifact begins emitting a strange hum and... Panel 4: The pyramid falls to the floor, smoking. Caption: They're gone! Next : - The Forest!
Retro style Sunday comic strip page. Title: Clarion Call Caption: Mustafa Khalfani is the Pharaoh! He and his followers believe him to be the male-line descendant of the great King Tutankhamun. With his courage, fists, secret knowledge of ages past, and his engineering genius, he fights evil alongside the Apex Society Panel 1: Satin Jim approaches Khalfani, who is using a tool on a small gold pyramid covered in circuit patterns. Caption: He toils away in his laboratory when his friend, Satin Jim O'Morey, a citizen of the pirate city of Libertatia, asks him what he's working on. Panel 2: Khalfani takes off his safety glasses and shows the pyramid to Satin Jim. Caption: "An artifact from Egypt's Fourth Dynasty" says Khalfani, "If I can figure it out, I may be able to unlock the secret of teleportation known to my forebears!" Panel 3: Khalfani and Satin Jim both look shocked at the pyramid. Caption: Suddenly, the artifact begins emitting a strange hum and... Panel 4: The pyramid falls to the floor, smoking. Caption: They're gone! Next : - The Forest!
Walt
Walt  ·  last month

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Striking maroon leather-bound edition of This Immortal by Roger Zelazny, part of The Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection by The Easton Press. The cover and spine are intricately adorned with elegant gold-embossed designs. The title is prominently displayed on the spine in graceful gold lettering, alongside the author's name. The spine also features a small, detailed depiction of pyramids - On the cover is a bold illustration of pyramids, a glowing celestial eye, and cosmic elements, all rendered in shimmering 22kt gold - This collector's edition is expertly crafted in full leather with raised hubbed spines, ensuring durability and a classic aesthetic. It is printed on archival-quality acid-neutral paper with gilded edges, combining elegance with longevity. The binding features smyth-sewn construction and concealed muslin joints, offering both durability and ease of handling - Maintained in pristine condition, this volume is part of a single-owner private collection, stored unread in dust-free bookcases within a dry climate. A pristine, untouched bookplate is included on the inside front cover, signifying its exclusivity. This edition features an introduction by Robert Silverberg and stunning illustrations by Vincent DiFate, capturing the imaginative essence of Zelazny's storytelling. This volume is a masterpiece of literary artistry and craftsmanship, making it a prized addition for collectors
Striking maroon leather-bound edition of This Immortal by Roger Zelazny, part of The Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection by The Easton Press. The cover and spine are intricately adorned with elegant gold-embossed designs. The title is prominently displayed on the spine in graceful gold lettering, alongside the author's name. The spine also features a small, detailed depiction of pyramids - On the cover is a bold illustration of pyramids, a glowing celestial eye, and cosmic elements, all rendered in shimmering 22kt gold - This collector's edition is expertly crafted in full leather with raised hubbed spines, ensuring durability and a classic aesthetic. It is printed on archival-quality acid-neutral paper with gilded edges, combining elegance with longevity. The binding features smyth-sewn construction and concealed muslin joints, offering both durability and ease of handling - Maintained in pristine condition, this volume is part of a single-owner private collection, stored unread in dust-free bookcases within a dry climate. A pristine, untouched bookplate is included on the inside front cover, signifying its exclusivity. This edition features an introduction by Robert Silverberg and stunning illustrations by Vincent DiFate, capturing the imaginative essence of Zelazny's storytelling. This volume is a masterpiece of literary artistry and craftsmanship, making it a prized addition for collectors
Striking maroon leather-bound edition of This Immortal by Roger Zelazny, part of The Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection by The Easton Press. The cover and spine are intricately adorned with elegant gold-embossed designs. The title is prominently displayed on the spine in graceful gold lettering, alongside the author's name. The spine also features a small, detailed depiction of pyramids - On the cover is a bold illustration of pyramids, a glowing celestial eye, and cosmic elements, all rendered in shimmering 22kt gold - This collector's edition is expertly crafted in full leather with raised hubbed spines, ensuring durability and a classic aesthetic. It is printed on archival-quality acid-neutral paper with gilded edges, combining elegance with longevity. The binding features smyth-sewn construction and concealed muslin joints, offering both durability and ease of handling - Maintained in pristine condition, this volume is part of a single-owner private collection, stored unread in dust-free bookcases within a dry climate. A pristine, untouched bookplate is included on the inside front cover, signifying its exclusivity. This edition features an introduction by Robert Silverberg and stunning illustrations by Vincent DiFate, capturing the imaginative essence of Zelazny's storytelling. This volume is a masterpiece of literary artistry and craftsmanship, making it a prized addition for collectors
Walt
Walt  ·  last month

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This Immortal by Roger Zelazny, his debut novel, tied with Dune for the 1966 Hugo Award. Blending Greek mythology, humor, and poetic prose, it showcases Zelazny's signature style—mixing the ancient and futuristic in a fast-paced, philosophical adventure
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Immortal

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Michael Whelan
Michael Whelan  ·  2 months ago

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RIDER (1990)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 27" x 35"

A race of turtle-like creatures conquers Earth, imposing a gentler set of values on humankind, outlawing destructive technology, and denying the validity of human scientific theories. 1/3

#sciencefiction#scifi #scifiart #illustration #frederikpohl #jackwilliamson

A young woman rides piggyback on a bipedal bull-like creature with russet fur and milky blue eyes. Her arms wrap around its horns settling casually on the top of its head. Behind them in colorful relief on concrete, the story of a conquering race of aliens features a central turtle-like figure spreading wings as an egg floats over it. The figure is bordered by an Art Deco star burst of yellow and white backed by an outer oval of yellow stars on blue. Other turtle-aliens line up among simple clouds, each presenting an egg as they stand in profile in a sort of worship. Beside the concrete facade that dominates the foreground, a human male stands atop a wrecked school bus, shielding his eyes as he stares up into the sky. A turtle-alien stands next to him dwarfing him in stature.
A young woman rides piggyback on a bipedal bull-like creature with russet fur and milky blue eyes. Her arms wrap around its horns settling casually on the top of its head. Behind them in colorful relief on concrete, the story of a conquering race of aliens features a central turtle-like figure spreading wings as an egg floats over it. The figure is bordered by an Art Deco star burst of yellow and white backed by an outer oval of yellow stars on blue. Other turtle-aliens line up among simple clouds, each presenting an egg as they stand in profile in a sort of worship. Beside the concrete facade that dominates the foreground, a human male stands atop a wrecked school bus, shielding his eyes as he stares up into the sky. A turtle-alien stands next to him dwarfing him in stature.
A young woman rides piggyback on a bipedal bull-like creature with russet fur and milky blue eyes. Her arms wrap around its horns settling casually on the top of its head. Behind them in colorful relief on concrete, the story of a conquering race of aliens features a central turtle-like figure spreading wings as an egg floats over it. The figure is bordered by an Art Deco star burst of yellow and white backed by an outer oval of yellow stars on blue. Other turtle-aliens line up among simple clouds, each presenting an egg as they stand in profile in a sort of worship. Beside the concrete facade that dominates the foreground, a human male stands atop a wrecked school bus, shielding his eyes as he stares up into the sky. A turtle-alien stands next to him dwarfing him in stature.
müllermeier
müllermeier  ·  2 months ago

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A map for my worldbuilding project. This is an “eyeball planet” a special type of tidally locked world. 1 is supposed to look like what people living there would use. 2 is just to visualize what direction the winds are blowing. 3 is with major shipping lanes overlayed (I wanted to include them with the first, but left them out because I didn’t like the vibes)

Also thanks to Quanox, Shura, Dazze, Happy skies, @sequentialsnep Gotyoureyes and Remy for contributing one city name each.

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