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Book cover design, From the Earth to the Moon
Book cover design, From the Earth to the Moon: Direct in 97 Hours 20 Minutes and a Trip Round It, by Jules Verne, London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1888.
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1888 Direct Earth Fiction Hours Jules Lettering Marston Minutes Moon Sampson Sci Fi Searle Trip Verne Aeronautics Rivington
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From the Earth to the Moon" is a captivating and visionary work of science fiction by Jules Verne, published in London by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington in 1888. This stunning book cover design, a testament to the imaginative power of Verne's writing, depicts a moon landing taking place in the late 1800s. The cover illustrates a manned spacecraft, complete with intricate details such as a gold-lettered title, ascending towards the moon's surface. The moon looms large in the background, its craggy terrain and desolate beauty on full display. The cover design also features a green and gold color palette, which adds to the otherworldly and futuristic feel of the image. The aeronautical elements of the design, such as the rocket's engine and the intricate lettering, showcase the advanced technology and engineering that Verne envisioned for space travel in the late 19th century. This cover design, a product of its time, reflects the optimistic and adventurous spirit of the Victorian era. Verne's work, which predates the actual moon landing by over 70 years, demonstrates the power of science fiction to inspire and challenge our perceptions of what is possible. The cover design, with its intricate details and imaginative depiction of space travel, continues to captivate and inspire viewers over a century later. The Royal Aeronautical Society's National Aerospace Library houses this remarkable piece of aeronautical and literary history, a reminder of the enduring allure of space exploration and the power of the written word to transport us to new and uncharted territories.
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