Sonya’s Art Direction: Instead of two views of wonder, how about a riot of color and image? Perhaps a plant for every short story in the collection? Oh, and throw in a Frida Kahlo lookalike holding a skull ala Hamlet to show that these are serious stories…
Published 1974
Many thanks to Sonya!
I’m sure there are a good few of you who have read a fine novel by Anne and if not, you really should. Thanks for the books and in our case here, especially the wonderful covers that graced them!
Madelyn Comments: She does appear to be teaching the dragon to play, “fetch.” I always thought, what I now realize is a red squeak-toy, was the satellite that periodically dropped lethal spoor over all of Pern.
Alessandra Comments: ‘Cause nothing says, “Lessa of Pern,” like a swingin’ naked chick in a flimsy, filmy fannabaroo riding a dragon sidesaddle with cutey goldy sandals.
Both Published in 1976
Charles Comments OK, he’s hypnotized. Now let’s get him to rob the Petsmart!
You might remember this from here.
Published 1962
Marvin Comments: “Hey guys, I filled my suit with helium. You should hear my funny voice!”
Published 1954
Chauncy comments: “Thrilling non-stop sci-fi action!” — Field and Stream
Published 1980
Good Show Sir Comments: “Where’s the power off switch on this thing?”
Thanks to Ryan for sending this in!
Published 1983
Chuffmunky’s Art Direction: “Ok there’s NO budget for the cover this time. Go through that pile of dusty CDs; there should be some forgotten illustrators’ portfolios from the 90’s we can raid.”
Published 2012
Tom Noir Art Direction: “I’m thinking naughty robot nun, with just a hint of communism.”
Published 1988
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