Walt @astralcomputing@bookstodon.com
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My first (@ 4 yrs old) Science Fiction book (& series):

"Tom Swift Jr. & His Flying Lab" by Victor Appleton II

"Tom Swift and His Flying Lab" was published in 1954 by Grosset & Dunlap.

Later editions transitioned to picture covers, where the artwork was printed directly onto the hardcover, eliminating the need for a separate dust jacket.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Swif.






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Hardback cover (printed directly on the cover) of Tom Swift and His Flying Lab, part of The New Tom Swift Jr. Adventures, written by Victor Appleton II. The artwork is a striking mid-century illustration featuring Tom Swift, a young, clean-cut, blond-haired protagonist with a confident smile. He wears a short-sleeved, collared shirt with blue and white stripes, embodying the all-American boy-inventor archetype. His expression is one of enthusiasm and curiosity, fitting for the adventurous spirit of the series. Behind Tom is the centerpiece of the cover—the Flying Lab, a futuristic aircraft with a sleek silver body and an aerodynamic design. The plane has a long, pointed nose, wide wings, and a curved, streamlined fuselage, giving it a distinctly advanced appearance. It also features rows of rivets and what appears to be an array of scientific instruments or mechanical features along its body. A set of rocket-like thrusters or engines emits a bright, fiery exhaust, suggesting high speed and cutting-edge propulsion technology. The background consists of a cosmic scene with deep blues and purples, depicting swirling clouds and a star-studded sky, reinforcing the book's theme of scientific exploration and technological progress.
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