Ned Dameron Emphyrio

Cover of the SF novel "Emphyrio" by Jack Vance, published by Charles F. Miller in 1995. This is a colorful work in oil on light board, 26" x 20" and is signed and dated 1994 by the artist bottom left.

David Eggers Kzin with Variable Sword

On the back is written "Ring World / Kzin with Variable Sword / by David Eggers / 1979 ©". I do not know if it was published, or if this is the well known "Dave Eggers". Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Barclay Shaw The Folk of the Air

Not sure if this is a preliminary or an alternate version of the cover of the the first paperback edition of The Folk of the Air by Peter S. Beagle, published by Del Rey. The foreground elements are nearly identical (albeit un-colored), but the background is very different.

Len Goldberg The Sound of Murder

Cover illustration for the Pyramid paperback of The Sound of Murder by Rex Stout, this edition published in 1965.

Stephen Fabian Marune

Amazing Science Fiction Magazine cover June 1975 for the story "Marune: Alastor 933” by Jack Vance. Oil on board. Image size 16" x 12".

Frank Kelley Freas King of Argent

This is a preliminary painting for King of Argent by John T Phillifent, published by DAW books.

Tom Kidd Majestrum

The painting for three book covers: "Majestrum", "The Spiral Labyrinth", and "Hespira". An excellent painting for a wonderful series of SF books by Matthew Hughes.

Tom Kidd Black Brillion

Cover for "Black Brillion" by Matthew Hughes, published by TOR November 2004. Dust jacket illustration used for both the trade and book club editions. A great painting of a great book. The book happens to be dedicated to yours truly.

Mark Salwowski Dancing On the Volcano

Cover for the book "Dancing on the Volcano" by Anne Gay, published in the UK in 1993 by Orbit. Mark Salwowski is a British artist who has done many covers.

Mark Salwowski Serpent's Silver

Book cover for "Serpent's Silver" by Piers Anthony & Robert E. Margroff, published in the UK by Grafton, November 1991.

Don Maitz Soldiers of Paradise

Cover for the U.S. edition of Paul Park's "Soldiers of Paradise", published in Sept 1987 by Arbor House. A large and very striking painting.

David B. Mattingly Gallicinae

Preliminary cover study for "Gallicenea" by Poul and Karen Anderson, published in 1987. A somewhat different different image was used.

David B. Mattingly The Clocks of Iraz

Cover painting for the first paperback edition of "The Clocks of Iraz" by L. Sprague de Camp, published in December 1983 by Ballantine Books.

Jerry Vanderstelt Glasswright's Test

Cover for "Glasswright's Test" by Mindy L. Klasky, published in 2003 by Roc, NY.

Jerry Vanderstelt King's Blood

This was used as the cover of Judith Tarr's book "King's Blood". 20" x 30" acrylics on illustration board. Jerry Vanderstelt.

Jerry Vanderstelt Smaug's Lair

Commissioned by Vivendi/Universal for "The Hobbit" game. 20" x 30". Technically, a computer game is not a "book", so let's not get technical.

Jerry Vanderstelt The Silver Call

Cover for "The Silver Call" by Dennis L. McKiernan, published by ROC November 5, 2001. This is the cover art for the paperback reprint of two of McKiernan's earlier Mithgar novels in omnibus form. It is done with acrylics on illustration board, and measures 24" x 34¼".

Jerry Vanderstelt The Merchant Prince

Cover painting for "The Merchant Prince" by Armin Shimerman and Michael Scott, published by Pocket Books June 2000. Armin Shimerman is the actor who played "Quark" on Deep Space Nine, and also the school principal on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Jerry decided to use the author as the protagonist on the cover.

Jerry Vanderstelt Outrageous Fortune

Cover for "Outrageous Fortune" by Armin Shimerman (and Chelsea Quinn Yarbro), published in 2002. The sequel to The Merchant Prince, with cover also by Vanderstelt.

Jerry Vanderstelt Unknown

Another book cover by this great artist. I have the information on file somewhere; if only I could find it. The painting is over three feet tall. Not a great photo; I could not use flash through the glass.

Darrell K. Sweet Demons of the Dancing Gods

Preliminary study for the cover of the first edition paperback "Demons of the Dancing Gods" by Jack L. Chalker, 1984 Del Rey. Darrell K. Sweet (born 1934 in Highland Park, New Jersey, died 2011) was a professional illustrator best known for providing cover art for science fiction and fantasy novels, in which position he has repeatedly been nominated for and won Locus, Balrog & Hugo awards. He also produces art for trading cards and calendars. He is famous for providing the covers of the the fantasy epic saga The Wheel of Time as well as being one of the great Tolkien calendar artists. As of 2005, he had produced over 3000 paintings.

Wil Cormier Out On Blue Six

Cover painting for "Out on Blue Six" by Ian MacDonald, published in 1988 by Bantam Books. Wil Cormier.

Josh Kirby Wooden Centauri

Cover for "Wooden Centauri" by Paul Brennan, published in 1975 The Elmsfield Press, UK. Nice full wrap-around DJ art. I'm not sure of the medium. Sorry for the poor photo; it's behind glass.

Jack Gaughan The Faceless Man

Cover for "The Faceless Man" by Jack Vance. A striking cover from Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine, February 1971, from this multi Hugo award winning artist. Full color image measuring 20" by 16".

Dean Ellis Dhalgren

Cover of the German paperback edition of "Dhalgren" by Samuel R. Delaney, published by Bastei.

Steve Crisp Traders World

Cover painting for the first British edition of "Traders World" by Charles Sheffield, published in 1989 by New English Library, UK.

Corey Wolfe Copy Master

Cover for "Fantasy Book". This is an original painting signed lower right & dated (on the back) 1984. The art is on 24 X 16" illustration board.

Michael Charlton A Song of Sixpence

Original painting for A.J. Cronin's "A Song of Sixpence" c1965. Original art has text boxes and type set fastened on the front. This piece was purchased from Christie's auction house in 1993.

Michael Charlton Maigret Hesitates

Cover for "Maigret Hesitates and Maigret Takes the Waters" by Georges Simenon, published in 1971 by Saxon Artists Ltd., London.

C. W. Bacon Gold in the Sky

Dust jacket for "Gold in the Sky" by Max Catto, published in 1956 by Heinnemann, London. Original oil on paper. C. W. Bacon.

John Harris Lurulu

Cover for "Lurulu" by Jack Vance, published by Tor NY in December 2004. This was painted in 1973, but apparently not published until it was used as the cover for this book.

Unknown The Wallet of Kai Lung

Original preliminary cover art for "The Wallet of Kai Lung" by Ernest Bramah, published in 1900 by Grant Richards, London. Original sketch (pen-and-ink?) with yellow paint. The picture has the initials "BD" in the lower-right corner. Handwritten in pencil outside of the picture is "Sketch for Cover Design D. Duncan." I'd appreciate any info about this. (Vertical line near the right edge caused by composite scan.)

L. Tedrick Born Under Mars

Cover for "Born Under Mars" by John Brunner, published in June 1972 (second printing) by Ace. A huge painting, with "airbrush and acrylic" handwritten on the back.

Edward Miller The Scar

Cover for "The Scar" by China Mieville, published by MacMillan UK in 2002. Acrylics on canvas board. 18" x 12".