John Davis & Kim Saxon Collection :: Richard Powers

War with The Gizmos

Artist: Richard Powers (Painter)

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Artwork Details

Title:	War with The Gizmos
Artist:	Richard Powers (Painter)
Media Type:	Paint - Acrylic
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	153
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	11/17/2024
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Description

Classic abstract cover by Powers for the Murray Leinster book (Fawcet Gold Medal, 1958). According to the book, the Gizmos were "invisible aliens". So, how to visualize a war with an invisible enemy? Are these abstractions a glimpse into the Gizmos dimension? The war is evident by the arcing trails leading to white hot explosions. An excellent example of Powers' use of abstract/surreal strategies to solve an illustration challenge.

This art has proven popular and appears in print multiple times. Not only appearing as a two page spread in the The Art of Richard Powers, but also appearing as the cover of the Readercon 20 program book as well as cover for the recent book Bradbury Weather (2023).
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20 x 12

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	John Davis Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	January 2014
Last Login:	August 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Brian Emrich
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 11/17/2024

Beautiful!!!

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 11/18/2024

Super!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/18/2024

We don't know exactly what they are, but they put on an elegant light show against the drab and darker parts of the atmosphere.

Ingrid Neilson
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 11/18/2024

Congrats on another fine Powers for your collection; truely a classic.

John Davis
Member Since 2014

Posted on 11/18/2024

Ingrid Neilson wrote:

Congrats on another fine Powers for your collection; truely a classic.

Thanks, Ingrid!

Glynn Crain
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 11/18/2024

Great pick-up John!

Bruce W
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 11/18/2024

Love this!

Victor Dricks
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 11/18/2024

Pure Powers!

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