Good Show Sir

Art direction: So let’s have one guy, all white, in the middle of a group of (let’s say) some “darker coloured” elves. Have one of them looking at him very carefully pondering the question, “Is he the pretender?”

(Average: 4.63 out of 10)

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I’m really not sure about what I want… So how about some weird horse-camel type creatures, something that would make The Great Lucas proud! Don’t forget to add a terrible landscape, an awful off planet sunset, and some people pointing a huge antenna to the sky.

(Average: 4.62 out of 10)

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Ryan Comments: Yes, a novel by Robert Sheckley. No, I don’t know what he meant by ‘the Sheckley type’ of hero illustration. Maybe it stands for ‘Sheckley & Magazines’ or ‘Sheckley & More’?

Published 1988

(Average: 4.62 out of 10)

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Tag Wizard Comments: In response to Tor Mented’s questions, here at GSS we start the party early so we can peak on 4/20.

Published 2013

(Average: 4.62 out of 10)

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JuanPaul Comments: “Please move your hand away from there…no, that’s not okay either. May I borrow your sword for a moment?”

You might remember this from here.

Published 1977

(Average: 4.61 out of 10)

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Ryan Comments: No false advertisement here.

Published 1979

(Average: 4.60 out of 10)

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Good Show Sir Comments: This would make a great cover for a Sturgeon book.

Thanks to Ryan for sending this in.

Published 1982

(Average: 4.60 out of 10)

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Nothing says, ‘I’m one hundred percent pure man,’ than a glowing sword, blonde curtains and a cape with some red velvet lining. We’ll have him charging towards the reader on his horse, waving his sword and smiling manically. Make sure the fonts have at least three layers of bordering!

(Average: 4.59 out of 10)

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Claire’s Art Direction: Hum, riders on the wind. Well obviously lots of wind in a pretty colour, and a rider – I know, a naked chick with body tats. Throw in some standard fantasy stuff, like a castle and a wizard dude et voila!
Published 1988

(Average: 4.59 out of 10)

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MisterBob Comments: Floating jewels, wise animals, introspective young teenagers…. need I say more?
Published 1992

(Average: 4.58 out of 10)

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