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Available
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Series
Publication
Workman Publishing (1987), Edition: 2nd, Hardcover
Description
In this illustrated field guide to extraterrestrials-a 1980 nominee for the ABA and Hugo Awards and named one of the Best Books of Spring 1980 by School Library Journal-Wayne Douglas Barlowe paints 50 denizens of popular science fiction literature. 150 full-color paintings show each character not only in full figure but also in detail highlighting distinctive characteristics. Humanoids, insectoids, reptilians, and more are included. Field notes explain movement, diet, respiration, and reproduction habits. The book also features a pull-out chart showing comparative sizes, and a section devoted to Barlowe's own sketchbook of works in progress. Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club. 267,000 copies in print.
User reviews
LibraryThing member labbit440
Great artwork, great concept. It's a nice addition to any science fiction library.
LibraryThing member skwirlinator
Wonderful Illustrations! I have used this to promote scifi to my friends. I found it brand new in wrapper at a yard sale in 1988. I was sold on the cover. Price $.50
One of the things I really like about it is that there is a little info on the subject and it sites the source. I have purchased some
Highly recommended for any interested in the scifi genre.
One of the things I really like about it is that there is a little info on the subject and it sites the source. I have purchased some
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of my books from those citations.Highly recommended for any interested in the scifi genre.
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LibraryThing member Murphy-Jacobs
Critter pictures!
Really, it is interesting to see how someone else imagines the alien creature you also had in your head. Works well as a place to find SF books, too. I might not always agree with the depictions, but I never found it dull.
Really, it is interesting to see how someone else imagines the alien creature you also had in your head. Works well as a place to find SF books, too. I might not always agree with the depictions, but I never found it dull.
LibraryThing member TheDivineOomba
I liked the book. But, without knowing many of the back stories of the aliens, I didn't really connect to them. Also, I like how they look in my imagination! The drawings are well done - The illustrator/author is a very talented man.
LibraryThing member mrgan
The writing here isn't spectacular, but the illustrations are great. A great pile of imagination fuel for kids and adult character designers alike.
Subjects
Awards
Hugo Award (Nominee — Non-Fiction — 1980)
Locus Award (Finalist — Art Book — 1980)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 1980)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1979
Physical description
144 p.; 9.9 inches
ISBN
0894803247 / 9780894803246
UPC
019628013248
Local notes
In his classic guide, Wayne Douglas Barlowe's brilliant portraits bring to life 50 aliens from science fiction literature: Larry Niven's Thrint and his Puppeteer, Arthur C. Clarke's Overlord, Frank Herbert's Steersman, Robert Silverberg's Sulidor and more. Humanoids, insectoids, reptilians--even protoplasmic, gaseous and crystalline life forms--are all faithfully and naturalistically depicted so that you can now visualize what could only before be imagined.
Plus a special section taken directly from the artist's personal sketchbook, featuring renderings, notes and locomotive studies. (from the back cover)
Plus a special section taken directly from the artist's personal sketchbook, featuring renderings, notes and locomotive studies. (from the back cover)