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In 1972 Szafran won the Locus Award for best paperback cover artist; his career in the industry seemed assured...
Although Szafran did more traditional cover art - notably for Daphne Du Maurier titles - it's his science fiction work that really stands out as unique. It set an esoteric, somewhat erotic note. Whether the books themselves warranted it is a moot point.
Bradbury honed his writing skills in the world of pulp magazines. His first story, "Hollerbochen's Dilemma," was published in 1938 when he was 18. A year later he published his own sci-fi magazine, Futuria Fantasia.
Who's laughing now? House Of Dark Laughter, by Melissa Napier. Avon Gothic Original, 1972.
A "photography" magazine you say? Hmm...
Satan magazine, August 1957. #WorldPhotographyDay
Barefoot In The Head, by Brian Aldiss. Ace Books, 1972. Cover by Leo and Diane Dillon. Still one of my favourite psychedelic novels!
May cause addiction.
Where There's Smoke, by Michael Burgess. Midwood Books, 1964.
The Street Hawk bike was based on the Honda XR500, which alas couldn't really do 300mph using 'hyperthrust'. The series similarly underperformed: it was cancelled after only 13 episodes.