
r/CoolSciFiCovers

Starman Jones by Robert A. Heinlein, cover John Berkey
Moderan by David R. Bunch. Artwork by Pavel Tchelitchew
Feb. 1962 Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction cover art by Ed Emshwiller
"A Canticle for Leibowitz" by Walter M. Miller Jr. This edition published ©1976 Bantam Books. cover art by Lou Feck
Something Wicked This Way Comes, Ray Bradbury
Devlin’s Luck by Patricia Bray. Cover by SanJulian. This cover kind of reminded me of Excalibur.
Galactic Diplomat by Keith Laumer, cover art by Richard Powers
Silverthorn - Raymond E. Feist [Kinuko Y. Craft] 1985
I recently inherited my father's 500+ book library (mostly sci-fi, fantasy and horror). Here's another that freaked me out as a little one. The illustrator turned out to be one of my all time favorites, go figure. Thanks for helping make me the weirdo that I am, dad.
The Intrepid Enchanter: The Complete Magical Misadventures of Harold Shea by L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt (Ian Miller)
1988 Sphere Books, first edition
The Voices Of Time by J. G. Ballard, cover Richard M. Powers
Niftt The Lean by Michael Shea 1985 Cover by Gino d'Achille
Swords Against Death by Fritz Leiber, cover Jeff Jones
Lord Of The Crooked Paths by Patrick H. Adkins, artwork by Ian Miller
(Wish there were a higher quality image somewhere, tge wrap-around is incredible.)
1990 Orbit Books
The Eighty-minute Hour by Brian Aldiss. Artist not credited, no visible signature.
No one wanted to take responsibility for this insane masterpiece. Levitating alien in silver winged module.
The Water of Thought by Fred Saberhagen ©1965 Ace M-127. Cover by Jerome Podwil
Footfall by Larry Niven & Jerry Pournell, 1985 [Michael Whelan]
I recently inherited my father's 500+ book library (mostly sci-fi, fantasy and horror). I had completely forgotten about this book cover that terrified and fascinated 5 year old me. I'm thinking of having it framed. I love it so much.
Voyage from Yesteryear by James Hogan, cover art by Darrell K. Sweet Del Rey, Ballantyne 1982
I read this in High School. I only vaguely remember it but I love the ship design.
Direct Descent by Frank Herbert published 1980
Very cool picture throughout the book. I haven't read it yet. Cover art by Garcia
*Edit: added artist