Here is a double page from an Argosy magazine of 1952 illustrating The Rocket Man, a short story excised from Ray Bradbury's book The Illustrated Man, published the previous year. Ostensibly this story inspired a song by the Spotniks that in turn inspired Bernie Taupin and Elton John to create their song Rocket Man.
A father's obsession—when you're there, you want to be here, when you're here you want to be out there.
Bingham certainly had a flair for suspense or people being caught off guard. He was practically the Alfred Hitchcock of illustration.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great illustration! I doubly enjoy it, having long been a fan of Bradbury.
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Thomas, I recently (in the past month or so) came across your blog. I've since gone back through the entire blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tremendous resource and education you've presented here. I greatly appreciate the material and commentary you've provided us.
Thank you.
Thank you gregarious, I very much appreciate your saying that. It has been a journey. I hope to be able to keep it up.
ReplyDeleteGreat drama here... Just one question, why is the boy in black panties?
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