Tomorrow and Beyond: Masterpieces of Science Fiction Art

by Ian Summers

A collection of over 300 full-color paintings representing the works of almost 70 different artists. The original art science fiction art on these pages is a challenge to the ingenuity and vision of humans in coping with technology and social systems.

Genres: Art, Science Fiction, Fiction, Graphic Novels

158 pages

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real treat for the eyes! I love seeing old sci-fi book covers and was looking for something similar. This did not disappoint. The ideas were very creative, I am left thinking "who would have thought of this?!". Just the way some of the pieces are put together, what colors are next to each other and for some, the symbolism, made me think. I like how this book is divided into themes (aliens, spacecraft, symbolism, barbarians, etc).

I picked this up for $10 used online, definitely recommend!

[Erika Worley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy the art and layout of this book. My one criticism is that to learn whether the art is from a portfolio or from a book cover, you have to flip to the back. My copy has a broken spine, so this is very challenging and tedious. I love to know where art comes from, whether it's from the artist's mind or inspired by a work of fiction.

[Willy Boy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.

[Jack Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

[Cheryl Leon Levy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had this book since I was a teenager. Some of the art just sticks with me and I love to flip through it even now.

[Alessandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funky, psychedelic, disco-era science fiction book cover art. This book is an interesting period piece of the sort of illustration that was current in the early and mid-1970s. To be fair, there is plenty that would not look out of place today. But those Peter-Max-drug-trippy images do linger in the memory.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun overview of science fiction book covers of the 1960's and 70's. There's only a brief section of text at the beginning, followed by page after page of color artwork from many of the prominent illustrators of the time.