Collier's Magazine, October 18, 1952, "Man on the Moon"
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American painter, designer, and illustrator Chesley Bonestell created the cover artwork for this 1952 issue of Collier's. Bonestell imagined the future of space travel years before it was possible. His scientifically informed visions manifested in his illustrations popularized the idea of manned-space missions and inspired science-fiction writers, filmmakers, and the scientists and engineers who later worked in the U.S. space program.
American painter, designer, and illustrator Chesley Bonestell created the cover artwork for this 1952 issue of Collier's. Bonestell imagined the future of space travel years before it was possible. His scientifically informed visions manifested in his illustrations popularized the idea of manned-space missions and inspired science-fiction writers, filmmakers, and the scientists and engineers who later worked in the U.S. space program.
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
18 October 1952
Subject Date
18 October 1952
Creators
Crowell-Collier Publishing Company
Creator Notes
Published by Crowell-Collier Publishing Company. Cover art by Chesley Bonesteel.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2019.0.3.24
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 13.5 in
Width: 10.5 in
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