The Shadow Out of Time by H.P. Lovecraft was first published in the June 1936 issue of Astounding Stories. Here are some uber-cool scans and photos of that original appearance:
Thanks to Chris Devito for the scans and photos.
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Wow, I really loved seeing this. Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
— Chris DeVito
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I guess the small figure of the man can be attributed to artistic license, if he’s meant to representt the viewpoint character.
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Yes, he’s definitely meant to represent the viewpoint character.
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I’ve never seen this before! I wonder what Lovecraft made of the illustrations? I doubt if he looked at them and thought that the artist had recreated exactly what he had being seeing in his mind’s eye. It makes you realise how much Lovecraft would have appreciated the modern day illustrations if he was alive today…..
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Love it. Thanks for sharing.
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I should add (if you want to get a copy) it is in volume 1, red leather
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Had to buy a copy. It is reprinted in Astounding Stories: The 60th Anniversary Collection (long out of print but a lot cheaper than the magazine).
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I see this one on Ebay now and again and I have wanted to purchase it, but it’s never a good time.
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I posted the scan and photos on one of my facebook pages (https://www.facebook.com/pages/ChrisDevito/654498151277200?ref=hl) — I’ve got more stuff up there, though that’s the only Lovecraft. The cover artist is Howard V. Brown; the interior illos are not credited, but I think they’re clearly Brown, too. –Chris DeVito
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Magnificent! Although… despite knowing it was done to provide a sense of scale, one still wants to shake the artist and say, “no humans and great race in the same shot!”
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Fantabulistic illustrations !!! Anyone know who the artist is..?? Verry thoughtful of you to share these .., Thx..!!!
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This is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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That is freaking awesome! Thanks for sharing it with us!
BRIAN
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Hey Mike, that is sweet! Thank you for sharing the pictures for us to enjoy.
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quality production 🙂
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