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Jonathan Strahan's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year is always a brilliant collection of mind-blowing short stories. But Strahan's collections also always have the best covers. And Volume Six, which comes out in March, has our favorite cover out of all of them so far, by Sparth. More »
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We've all seen so much Star Wars art that it's easy to get jaded and think we've seen it all. But a group of creative, off-kilter artists can still find some new imagery in those far-away battles. More »
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We've barely seen any glimpses yet of Prometheus, Ridley Scott's long-awaited return to science fiction, but there's already a glorious piece of fan art online. This is "Prometheus Chamber" by Rado Javor, a Slovakian concept artist, and it's a nice glimpse of wonder to hold us over until we see more actual Prometheus art and stills. More »
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There's nothing like a love story to bring balance to the Force. When a Bay Area couple decided to get engaged the other day, they didn't just have a nice dinner with a ring hidden in the cake. Instead, they did some absolutely stunning Star Wars cosplay, as captured by photographer Michael James. More »
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Is there anything more wondrous than art showing interstellar phenomena and dolphins — together? It's like a whole universe of awesome, all in one place. Brandon McConnell's spray-painted art is full of pyramids, galaxies, sunsets, true love and dirt bikes. More »
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We've marveled at the brilliant Doctor Who concept art by artist Peter McKinistry. And now, here's your chance to own an ultra-rare print of McKinstry's illustration of the Doctor's best friend K-9, signed by McKinstry and the voice of K9, John Leeson! (Click the above image to make it giant, or right-click and select "open link in new tab.") More »
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The beautiful 11 x 15 inch watercolor painting by John Schoenherr, used for the ACE paperback first edition of Dune, just sold for a little over $26,000 at Heritage Auction Galleries, shattering the $10,000 to $15,000 pre-auction estimate. Internet bidders pushed the price to just over $19,000 prior to the live segment of the auction, which saw the bidding for the painting reach $26,290. The painting was also used for the 25th Anniversary paperback edition of the Frank Herbert classic that created an enduring sci-fi universe. More »
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Farscape has been gone for our screens for seven years, since the Peacekeeper Wars miniseries, but the love goes on. A host of loyal fans continue to celebrate the awesomeness of John Crichton, Aeryn Sun and the rest of the Moya's crew. More »
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We love pin-up art as much as anyone, but there's something weird about this newly released concept art showing the evolution of Harley Quinn in Batman: Arkham City. Maybe it's just that it shows how formulaic these sorts of female characters have gotten. More »
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The dramatic, weird monochrome imagery of 1950s science fiction movies comes to life in the work of Alberto Mena, who photographs scenes from the movies off his television screen, and then manipulates them in Photoshop. More »
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Last week, we talked about how science fiction cover art evolved into the colorful, pulpy art we love today. Now, here's our look at the evolution of cover art from 1930 to 1955, as pulp styles exploded into awesomeness. More »
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This might be the greatest time to be a fan of superhero movies. There were four major superhero films this summer, and three of them more or less ruled. Too bad our superpowered protectors have such boring — or even ugly — movie posters. More »
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We all love the colorful richness of science fiction pulp cover art. But pulp art didn't spring into the world fully formed, full of beautiful women adventurers and marauding robots. More »
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Summer is coming to a close, and for many of us that means new beginnings. With school right around the corner, hordes of us will be moving into new apartments and houses for the year, and with new digs comes the opportunity to update (or start) your collection of science fiction and fantasy artwork! More »
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The next chapter of Scott Westerfeld's alternate World War I series comes out next month, and we've got an exclusive piece of amazing artwork from illustrator Keith Thompson. Plus an essay from Westerfeld, explaining how this artwork came to be. More »
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The coolest science fiction already lets you see what's coming, but sometimes you need a little extra help. That's why it's a good thing there are tarot cards featuring science fiction and fantasy characters, who make the best guides. More »
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Joss Whedon's Firefly only spawned a dozen or so episodes plus a movie, but it's populated our imaginations ever since. Mal Reynolds and his valiant crew have taken on titanic proportions in the minds of countless fans. More »
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There's no greater friendship than the bond between a girl and her robot companion. Girls and robots share a special bond, as they explore the world together. Here's our gallery of the coolest art showing women and their robot friends. More »
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If you ever find yourself in Asgard, the home of Marvel's cosmic Norse gods, your GPS on your smartphone may not work. So you'll need a good map to avoid running into the Destroyer. More »
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When you're in the city that never sleeps, you might want to keep one eye open at all times. Many of the best futuristic cities and urban fantasy stories take place in dark, dystopian cities. More »
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Everybody loves a good human-animal crossbreed. So we were thrilled to find some gorgeous, exciting art featuring cat girls, fish women, were people and more. Check out our favorites below. More »
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Chances are, you've already seen Thor — but you didn't see all the cool stuff that appeared on the screen, as well as all the insane artwork and design work that went into creating the film. More »
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We told you a while ago that Vintage Books would be putting out special editions of science fiction classics with 3D covers — and now here's your first look at some of the cover designs. More »
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Just because your species is extinct doesn't mean your dress sense has to be, too. Dinosaurs can be dapper too! And let's be honest, if you're going to bother putting clothes on a dinosaur, they ought to be stylish. More »
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Convicted murderer Joseph Paul Jernigan was executed in Texas on August 5, 1993, at 12:31. Jernigan donated his body to science, and it was sliced into 1,871 milimeter-thick segments. Now a new photo project puts him back together. More »
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When graffiti meets Star Wars, the whole street is turned into a massive showroom of crazy fandom and impressive artistry. In honor of May the Fourth, check out 32 photos of Star Wars graffiti from every corner of the world. More »
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One of the most famous pieces of art in Tokyo is "Myth of Tomorrow," a mural by Picasso-influenced artist Taro Okamoto, depicting the horrors of the atomic bomb. Over the weekend, someone added a new panel to the mural. More »
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Tomorrow night sees the return of one of the universe's most fearless and stylish time travelers. We're speaking, of course, of Amelia "Amy" Pond, the Doctor Who character who's redefined style in the face of time paradoxes and monsters. More »
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Now that Pixar's Andrew Stanton is directing John Carter of Mars, it's only sensible to ask: What would happen if Pixar characters came to Barsoom? Luckily, the amazing cadre of mash-up artists at Draw2D2 are up to the challenge. More »
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The SETI Institute is dedicated to finding extraterrestrial life, so it's perhaps fitting that SETI's first Artist In Residence creates art that looks utterly alien. Charles Lindsay, a former photojournalist, has developed a new form of art called CARBON. More »
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Plenty of artists and would-be naturalists are content to observe extraterrestrial beings from a discreet distance — perhaps a few miles away, via hyperzoom. But only artist Alex Ries, aka Abiogenesis, is willing to approach these creatures and paint them. More »
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Do six eyes make cats better at playing with nano-fiber yarn? That's just one of the important questions raised by a new exhibition of space-themed artworks that opened last night. Prepare for cuteness! More »
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Dan Dos Santos just won a silver medal from this year's Spectrum medals for his cover art for Diana Rowland's My Life as a White Trash Zombie. Over at Muddy Colors, he discusses the evolution of this striking cover. More »
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Bungie concept artist Isaac Hannaford keeps posting more amazing concept art for Halo: Reach and Halo 3 on his blog. The latest update: Some early Noble Team concepts. Including some pretty... unique customizations. More »
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Famous Monsters is more than just an iconic magazine founded by Forrest J. Ackerman — it's a lifestyle. Long before Lady Gaga was a fame monster, there were Frankenstein, Dracula and other classics, basking in their celebrity status. More »
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Over at Flavorwire, there's a nice collection of science fiction cover art — "the good, the bad and the totally bizarre." Warning: some of these covers may require some kind of specially shielded eyewear before viewing. More »
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What would People Magazine look like in the world of Soylent Green? Check out this amazing, hilarious mockup. And just imagine, next time you're snacking on a protein cracker, that your cannibalizing a bit of Justin Beiber. More »
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This video, compiling classic science fiction art from the 1970s and 1980s, will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Watch the beautiful ballet of spaceships, planetoids, alien creatures and more. More »
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A ship plunges boldly into the swirling eye of an event horizon, criss-crossed by a searing beam of purple light. What happens next? It's the sort of tantalizing image that leaves you dreaming — and desperate to read the book that the image adorns. More »
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Here are some scenes from the battle front in Afghanistan — PFC Rupert Valero, stationed in Kandahar, has been creating his own action figures out of found materials. Valero, a long-time collector of six-inch action figures, has been creating his own new action figures as well as upgrading his off-the-shelf figures. More »
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