does anyone happen to know the name of the illustrator and the illustration used for "the flying machine" in the S is for space reissue? i would assume that it is the same as the original 1966 doubleday version. any help would be greatly appreciated.

I don't have access to either of those two books, but if it is a line drawing then it is likely to be Joe Mugnaini. He certainly did the illustration for the story when it appeared in Golden Apples of the Sun (he illustrated the whole book, in fact), and has been one of the artists most closely associated with Ray.

does it happen to look like a sketch of a guy with a primitive hang-glider? and, if so, do you know if prints were ever sold, or if this was only used as a bradbury illustration. thanks again.

Here's the illustration I'm referring to (taken from Golden Apples of the Sun). If this is the one you're referring to, it was done specifically for the story by Joe Mugnaini. I don't know whether any prints etc were made, but I do know that some of Mugnaini's original drawings have come up for sale. (I know someone who owns one from another story in Golden Apples).

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Phil, the image is pretty dark, at least on my screen.

unfortunately, that's not the same illustration as the one from "s is for space." i'll try to nab a scanner from a friend so i can throw it up here.

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Phil, the image is pretty dark, at least on my screen.

Sorry Braling II, but I took the photo with one hand while holding the book open with the other, and didn't have time to Photoshop it!

haborym, I would be interested in seeing your illustration. If it's not the Mugnaini one, it's probably one I've not seen before.

It seems like an illustration that is on a letterhead of Ray's. I have posted a letter to an exchange student that has such an illustration (I believe) but since I am at the office I can not access it.

I will check it out when I get home and post it if it is pertinent.

Illustration? Could this be related to the one in question, although it doesn't seem to be a hang-glider, but wings or some such contraption?

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That is definitely a Mugnaini illustration.

The title of the illustration is likely the name of the short story for which it was used. Joe Mugnaini tended to name the illustrations based on the stories.

As far as prints are concerned, I'm not aware of any that were made of that particular piece although it is possible that a small number of prints were made prior to the publishing of the finished piece. I don't recall having seen that one in the Mugnaini Estate archives.

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jJ

Over the years Ray has used a variety of letterheads for his correspondence, several of which I have received over the years.

This is one example, but I am not sure who the artist might be as there is no indication or signature. It almost looks like Uncle Einar! Could this be by Joe Mugnaini?

If you might be to identfy the artist please let me know jetjagger as I am cuirous.

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biplane 1, the letterhead illustration is indeed by Joe Mugnaini and is from THE HALLOWEEN TREE. I have a limited edition etching of this drawing, signed by both Mugnaini and Ray Bradbury, framed and on the wall of my study.

Richard-

Do you have any additional information on the Moundshroud lithograph you have? Is there any information about the edition size, date, etc? Any info you have would be great.

The size of the print would help, too.

Thanks.

jetJagger, the print was published in 1970. It is embossed intaglio. It is small in size, measuring 4 3/4 inches by 6 3/4 inches (12.1 cm by 17.1 cm). It is titled in pencil, "The Halloween Tree", and signed in pencil by both Joe Mugnaini and Ray Bradbury, beneath the image. Unfortunately, the edition size is not noted.

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Richard-

Would yoube able to post an image of the print? I'm really curious to see it since it predates the publication of HT.

Thanks.

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