Posts Tagged retro-futurism
Friday Fun-post
Found the above forced-perspective shot here (along with another shuttle-related photo which I am uh, *not* going to post here, but it’s snicker-worthy. You’ll know it when you see it.) Thought I’d post some fun/interesting pictures today, because it is Friday, after all!
This next one is a long exposure of the Expedition 22 Soyuz rollout, and you know how much I LOVE long-exposure/night photography:
The Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft is seen in this long exposure as it is rolled out by train to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, Friday, Dec. 18, 2009. The launch of the Soyuz spacecraft with Expedition 22 NASA Flight Engineer Timothy J. Creamer of the U.S., Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov of Russia and Flight Engineer Soichi Noguchi of Japan, is scheduled for Monday, Dec., 21, 2009 at 3:52a.m. Kazakhstan time. Photo Credit (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
And finally, Etherbrian introduced me to these lovely ladies with their remarkable futuristic fashions! I’d love to know what this is from, if someone on the Intarwebs knows: Update: They hail from the 1970s British show UFO, a precursor to Space: 1999.
To The Stars!
Posted by Danielle in Art & Architecture, Books & Literature on February 12, 2010
First Spaceship on Venus (from the 1960 East Germany/Poland film)
Handpicking a few — just a few — from Dark Roasted Blend’s latest installment of their “Retro Future: To the Stars!” series of fantastic retro space art.
Fragment of the cover of The War Against The Rull by A. E. Van Vogt; image via modern_fred @ Flickr
These three are my favorites from this round; I find the space cowboys especially charming:
Fragment of the Grosset & Dunlap 1950 Book of Model Spaceships
Retro-Futurist Calendar
Posted by Danielle in Art & Architecture on June 29, 2009
Back in April I posted some retro-futurist art, mostly German. Turns out there’s a 2010 calendar with more of the same… if you can speak German and can pay EUR 24,95. (Via Etherbrian.)
All American Space Fleet
Posted by Danielle in Collectibles on April 30, 2009
These 1950s trading cards feature great retro-future space art on the front, and… helpful safety tips on the back? (Via Retro Thing.)
Machinery is Interesting But Watch it From a Safe Distance.
Never Close Yourself Up In A Closet— Trunk or Anything Else.
Don’t Run or Play Hard with Things in Your Mouth—They Might Go Down the Wrong Way.
Retro-Futurism
Posted by Danielle in Art & Architecture on April 28, 2009
Check out this great post of retro-futurist artwork, mostly German. A lot of things I haven’t seen before!
Etherbrian, this one’s for you [points down]
Vacationing at Moonbase
In other news, more regular posting to resume next week. Until then, I will be sunbathing near the Sea of Tranquillity.
Vintage Space-Age Illustrations
Posted by Danielle in Art & Architecture on December 5, 2008
A lovely collection of vintage “space age” illustrations, promises of a future that never was (or at least, hasn’t happened yet!) Via this post.
Space artwork, part 9
Posted by Danielle in Art & Architecture on November 14, 2008
While browsing this article, I was struck by the sheer awesomeness of the above image by Glen Orbik. The colors, the composition… everything about it is just GREAT. Check out his website for more fantastic illustration!
Solar System Travel Posters
Posted by Danielle in Art & Architecture, Travel & Leisure on August 29, 2008
My husband pointed out this great blog post, featuring travel posters to other times and places, real and fictional. One of the artists showcased is Steve Thomas, whose solar system travel posters are simply captivating. These are but a few, and you can get them all (plus Rivendell!) in large-format calendar form for 2009! Fantastic stuff, I hope to see more from him soon!
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