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Richard Powers - Riders to the Stars - 1953

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Title:	Richard Powers - Riders to the Stars - 1953
Artist:	Richard Powers (All)
Media Type:	Paint - Acrylic
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	136
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Comments:	3
Added to Site:	10/18/2024
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Richard Powers cover painting for "Riders to the Stars" by Curt Siodmak which is the novelization by Siodmak from his screenplay for the film of the same title. Published by Ballantine Books in 1953. This cover was produced within a year or so of Powers arrival at Ballantine where his surrealist style would change the face of science fiction illustration forever. His impact on science fiction illustration cannot be overstated! Delighted to have this early example of his work for Ballantine in the collection!

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Last Login:	September 2025
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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 10/18/2024

The rocket age meets the jet age with a combination of design by adding cockpit for a pilot! Just years after breaking the sound barrier, space travel was more of a possibility than ever during this time as imaginations were ignited about endless possibilities.

John Davis
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 10/18/2024

Cool early piece by Powers! The movie version was an early childhood memory -- catching asteroids with rockets!

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

2 - Posted on 10/19/2024

Super! Even Powers's earlier, more "straightforward" illustrations are so unique and arresting

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