JOHN CARTER OF MARS
Artists: Michael Whelan (Painter) , Edgar Rice Burroughs (Writer)
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DescriptionWraparound cover art for book 11 in the 'Martian Tales of Edgar Rice Burroughs' series published by Del Rey Books, July 1979. Also published in 'Michael Whelan's Works of Wonder' art book, and in various forms on other covers - see additional photos. To see the detail in person that is lost on the small cover is a thrill in itself.I would visit bookstores weekly in the 70s-80s just to see the cover art on the new books...before the Dark Times...before the eBook. Michael's covers for this series (or any he created) always stood out among the myriad of books on those shelves. 22" X 28" Acrylics and Airbrush on Masonite Thanks Pat and Steve for helping a dream come true. If you have not seen the Korshak Collection, I suggest you view it post haste at www.korshakcollection.com Social/Sharing |
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Peter Sullivan 
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/21/2022
Holy cow! This is nice. Did you win the lottery recently or sell all your bitcoin or other non currency before it crashed? Lol
Amra The Lion
Member Since 2008
Posted on 12/21/2022
Peter Sullivan wrote:
Holy cow! This is nice. Did you win the lottery recently or sell all your bitcoin or other non currency before it crashed? Lol
Thanks, Peter. And, no, just my soul, but it's worth it.
Kevin Sharp
Member Since 2019
Posted on 12/21/2022
WOW! I have these paperbacks packed away in a box somewhere, and seeing this beauty is inspiring me to get them all out & bask in those covers. Great, great pickup.
Glynn Crain
Member Since 2011
Posted on 12/21/2022
Congrats on a great pick-up! ERB, John Carter, Michael Whelan wrap-around cover, doesn't get much better than that!
Arrick Un Rama
Member Since 2020
Posted on 12/22/2022
Awesome, doesn't get any better. Definitely one to frame and display.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/22/2022
A very major piece! The colors of Mars' atmosphere and red ground is painted with great care. The figures and the winged beasts are also done with precision and with proper weight that would have you believe their flying to be natural in that environment.
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/22/2022
Amazing and I was right there with you loving this book covers in the book stores.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
Posted on 12/23/2022
Pretty special find! Huge congrats!!
Ingrid Neilson
Member Since 2015
Posted on 1/1/2023
So happy for you that you got the painting ... it's wonderful!
Patrick O.
Member Since 2020
Posted on 1/17/2023
Seeing this image took me back to the 1980s when the paperback with this painting was in full view on my father's bookshelf. I haven't thought of it since. Thank you for the Barsoom/Jasoom-like transportation to a place in my childhood.
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/14/2024
This is spectacular and brings back a ton of memories!
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