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On the Storm Planet Illustration: Virgil Finlay Galaxy Magazine #3 1965

Artist: Virgil Finlay (All)

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Title: On the Storm Planet Illustration: Virgil Finlay Galaxy Magazine #3 1965
Artist: Virgil Finlay (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Illustration
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 365
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Comments: 10
Added to Site: 4/24/2022
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I’ve been looking for some time for a nice Finlay. This one isn’t as abstract or starry as many, but the line rendering is so exact and delicate and emotive in my opinion.

This piece was published as an illustration for Cordwainer Smith’s story, “On the Storm Planet,” from Galaxy Magazine #3 in 1965. The story, part of the larger work “Quest of The Three Worlds,” was supposedly nominated for (but did not win) Best Novella of that year.

Thanks to Bechara and Hans!

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Miki Annamanthadoo 
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 4/24/2022

Nice example of Finlay's art!

Rick W 
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 4/24/2022

Lovely linework!

Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 4/25/2022

An all time great with the labor and time consuming style that always bring awe and inspiration in the audience.

John Stuart 
Member Since 2005

2 - Posted on 4/25/2022

At first glance, I thought this was Rachel from Blade Runner. Exceptional!

Sean Clarke 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 4/25/2022

A fine example of Finlay's supernaturally deft draftsmanship, and a deal at twice the price! Congrats on a wonderful pick up!

Lee Benaka 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 4/25/2022

The turtle is kind of random, but it works!  Nice addition to your tasteful collection Mark!

Mark Howland 
Member Since 2004

Posted on 7/24/2022

Lee Benaka wrote:

The turtle is kind of random, but it works!  Nice addition to your tasteful collection Mark!

Alright, Gents, I have an answer.  I read Cordwainer Smith's novella On the Storm Planet, a place where whales fly and coral grows in the air and hurricanes and tornadoes are daily occurences; also a place ruled by a one thousand year-old child named T'ruth who was once a turtle but who was turned into a human being.  You may sleep at night now.

Mark Levy 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 5/29/2022

Nice example - also would love to learn more about the turtle!

Mark Howland 
Member Since 2004

2 - Posted on 7/24/2022

Mark Levy wrote:

Nice example - also would love to learn more about the turtle!

Alright, Gents, I have an answer.  I read Cordwainer Smith's novella On the Storm Planet, a place where whales fly and coral grows in the air and hurricanes and tornadoes are daily occurences; also a place ruled by a one thousand year-old child named T'ruth who was once a turtle but who was turned into a human being.  You may sleep at night now.

Bill J 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 8/10/2022

Beautiful illustration by the great Virgil Finlay! Love the technique Finlay used here! Great pick-up!

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