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Memoirs of a Mad Scientist's avatar

there is also a notable cover art version of "Four-Day Planet" done by Michael Whelan, created in 1978, for an edition that includes "Four Day Planet and Lone Star Planet"

Have you posted about this yet?

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James Garza's avatar

The inside a cockpit (or gunner's turret) one? Yeah, that's a beaut.

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Memoirs of a Mad Scientist's avatar

Thank you!

So many other artists' paperback covers bear little resemblance to the events of the story. But you captured the setting and action and drama of this one perfectly! One of my all-time favorites!

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Michael Whelan's avatar

Thank you! 🙏

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Memoirs of a Mad Scientist's avatar

One of my favorite covers! The head shot was, IIRC, a rarity in SF cover art. Piper is still one of my favorite authors.

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Jimmy Simpson's avatar

Same. Space Viking is one of my favorites. Along with Michael’s covers.

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Joe Scheuer's avatar

I have never seen this artwork before. Great and compelling work. In fact I have never even seen this book before. Something to hunt for on Abe and Biblio!!

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