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Although many covers have no resemblance to any events described in the book, they are nonetheless examples of superb visual SF, and stand as artistic works unto themselves. And on those occasions when a cover does depict a scene from the book, and is done with the proper balance of the artist's own inventiveness and faithfulness to the text, a work of art is produced that both stands alone and complements the book it illustrates.
Here are a few of my favorite book covers from my own A.E. van Vogt collection, each with its own short commentary on these fantastic works of art. A great many more covers can be seen at the main Book and Magazine Cover mainpage.
The Darkness on Diamondia
art © by Wayne D. Barlowe
Destination: Universe!
art © by Steve Hickman
Earth's Last Fortress
art © by Ed Emshwiller
Empire of the Atom
art © by Wayne D. Barlowe
The Gryb
art © by Colin Hay
The House That Stood Still
art © by Gerry Daly
The House That Stood Still
art by Tony Roberts (?)
Mission to the Stars
art © by Ed Soyka
Mission to the Stars
art © by Gerry Daly
Pulsar 1
art © by Adrian Chesterman
Renaissance
art © by Gerald Grace
The Voyage of the Space Beagle
art © by Gerry Daly
The War Against the Rull
art © by Don Ivan Punchantz
The Weapon Shops of Isher
art © by Gerry Daly