Worlds Beyond Time

Name: Worlds Beyond Time
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SKU: 9781419748691
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Sci-Fi Art of the 1970s

By Adam Rowe

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Summary

In Worlds Beyond Time by Adam Rowe, readers are taken on a journey through the fascinating evolution of human understanding and depiction of the cosmos. The book delves into how artists and scientists have historically collaborated to represent the universe, blending elements of art and culture. It explores the intersection between artistic expression and scientific discovery, showcasing how our perception of space has been shaped over centuries.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the exploration of imaginative landscapes and the impact they have on art and culture. It offers insights into the interplay between creativity and perception, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in how concepts of time and space influence artistic expression.

Description

In the 1970s, mass-produced, cheaply printed science fiction novels were thriving. The paper was rough, the titles outrageous, and the cover art astounding.

Over the course of the decade, a stable of talented painters, comic book artists, and designers produced thousands of the most eye-catching book covers to ever grace bookstore shelves (or spinner racks). Curiously, the pieces commissioned for these covers often had very little to do with the contents of the books they were selling. However, by leaning heavily on psychedelic imagery, far-out landscapes, and trippy surrealism, the art was able to satisfy the same space-race fuelled appetite for the big ideas and brave new worlds that sci-fi writers were boldly pushing forward.

Worlds Beyond Time by Adam Rowe is a tribute to this unique era of book design, capturing the spirit and creativity of these remarkable artists and the unforgettable covers they created.

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Worlds Beyond Time by Adam Rowe is praised for its enthusiasm and deep appreciation for the art form, convincingly arguing the enduring influence of the period it covers. It is particularly celebrated among sci-fi enthusiasts who find it engaging across the genre's diverse audience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419748691

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Illustration: 400 color illustrations

Contributors:

Foreword by Vincent Di Fate

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

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Adam Rowe Arts & Culture Graphic Novels Non-Fiction

About the Author

Adam Rowe is a senior writer at Tech.co and a former Forbes contributor on publishing and the business of storytelling. He has also written for iO9, Popular Mechanics, Tor.com, and the Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog. In 2018 he was a Digital Book World Award nominee for Publishing Commentator of the Year. Rowe curates the popular, multi-platform 70s Sci-Fi Art feed, bringing the best in retro sci-fi art to more than 100,000 Instagram followers. He lives in Seattle.