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Jan 17

Flandry of Terra

14 Comments »

Born To Be WiredClick for larger image

Rick Deckard Comments: Captain Flandry: Intergalactic hero and weekend cosplay Hell’s Angels re-enactor.

Published 1976

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 6.29 out of 10)
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Nov 22

The Blue Atom

16 Comments »

Is that you, Rosemary Clooney?Click for larger image

Valerie Comments: Our new hula hoop champion!

Published 1958

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 7.64 out of 10)
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Aug 14

The Overlords of War

8 Comments »

Always hold back half the artist's fee until the cover is completeClick for larger image

Tat Wood Comments: Always put the lid on your marker pens when not using them. Otherwise, you just dry them out and inhale fumes.

Published 1976

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 6.00 out of 10)
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Nov 08

The Feminists

36 Comments »

The dudes are revolting!Click for larger image

Gloria Comments: Such a prophetic novel. Who can forget the Great Feminist Revolution of 1992 ‽

Published 1971

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 7.93 out of 10)
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Sep 27

The Adventures of Una Persson and Catherine Cornelius in the Twentieth Century

24 Comments »

Moorcock! More Boobs!Click to remove sheep or gun or whatever

Good Show Sir Comments: New candidate for censor sheep: the modesty assault rifle?

Thanks to Melody for sending this in!

Published 1980

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 8.58 out of 10)
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Sep 14

The Berkley Showcase

22 Comments »

Art department: We have font problems. J. Bea Font that is.Click for larger image

Aaaah! My eyes! Your eyes!Click for larger image

Keep your eyes closed and turn around. I have a surprise for you!Click for larger image

It’s a bonus Three-fer Thursday – “The Berkley Showcase” of fine cover art

Roger Comments: I’ve had these for years. Thought they might be GSS worthy.

Published 1980, 1981

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 8.07 out of 10)
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Aug 31

Gordon R. Dickson’s SF Best

19 Comments »

Hey, that's the flying thing I keep seeing in my shrink's ink blots!Click for larger image

Alice Comments: There’s just something not right about that cover girl.

Published 1978

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 8.50 out of 10)
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Jul 12

Better to Beg Forgiveness …

28 Comments »

And the war against the cat-in-the-hat ravers raged on ...Click for larger image

Good Show Sir Comments: Better to beg forgiveness … than to get the cover art pre-approved.

Published 2007

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 8.28 out of 10)
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Jun 12

The Last Planet

18 Comments »

Gunfight at the C-3PO.K. CorralClick for larger image

Lillie Awesome Comments: “I’m not going to chicken out this time…I’m going to ask the dreamy Earthman to the Robot Spring Formal…just put it out there…the worst he can say is no, and anyway, I’ve got a lot going for me; he could do way worse…Omigosh omigosh omigosh – here he comes! O.k., just be cool…”

Published 1955

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 7.29 out of 10)
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May 11

The Faery Convention

36 Comments »

First you allow gay marriage, next you give lady centaurs gun rightsClick for full image

Good Show Sir Comments: Why bother wearing a shirt if your horse’s ass is going to be buck naked?

Published 1995

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 8.00 out of 10)
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