Welcome to another helping of Covet the Covers. This week I’m featuring Robert A. Heinlein’s covers, in honour of #VintageSciFiMonth. It’s been a while since I’ve read any of his books, but many are classics. I’ve chosen older covers, rather than those I particularly liked – and this is only some of his output. Are any of your favourite reads among my selection?
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There’s just something about vintage sci fi covers, right? I love this collection😁
Thank you, Tammy. Given the fact it is Vintage Sci Fi this month, I thought I’d give a nod to it as I generally don’t read vintage sci fi.
They look nice all together like that.
I have loved putting these posts together as I am always really pleased at how well the books look when presented in a gallery:).
It’s a really cool idea.
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You’re welcome!
Aaaaaahhh, the oldies ARE goodies!
You suddenly realise just how edgy and inventive sci fi covers used to be, when you start going through them:)
I feel like I read some Heinlein in college but I don’t remember much about it though I feel like I enjoyed whichever book I read. I do love vintage scifi covers so one of these might be fun to pick up.
Yes… I would just warn you that one of the reasons I tend to avoid vintage sci fi is that the portrayal of women tends to be rather annoying if the author is male. But as long as you bear that in mind, they can be great fun:)
I’ve read several of these novels (and Moon is a Harsh Mistress remains my favorite…) and your cover lineup is like a nice walk down Memory Lane… 🙂
Ah… yes! I look on some of his books with great fondness and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress is my favourite, too:))
Great choice. I do love vintage covers!
Vintage sci fi covers are always so cool. I feel like they should be framed as art.
They often are! Back in those days, before covers were digitally produced, artists used to paint them – and one of the highlights of any SFF conference is spending time in the art hall, looking at the marvellous cover designs or artists’ rendition of famous SFF characters and scenes.
I know, right? That pulp look has such an allure to them. Made to be brash, a little sexy, a little in your face. They make you feel like SOMEthing exciting is going to happen on those pages.
Oh yes… And I’ve have so much fun looking at the artwork at cons…