Startling Stories - Twice in Time
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Startling Stories - Twice in Time
Startling Stories - Twice in Time by Stanley G. Weinbaum. A crowd of important figures (including Mona Lisa) stand admiring two giant men. One of the giants looks up at the multicoloured sky, the other stares over the heads of the famous crowd. Meanwhile, to the left of the scene, a man uses a scientific machine to perform an experiment. Date: 1940
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This image, titled "Startling Stories - Twice in Time," is a vivid and intriguing representation of a scene from the science fiction short story "Valley of Dreams" by Stanley G. Weinbaum, published in the pulp magazine "Startling Stories" in 1940. The cover art, a testament to the imaginative power of science fiction, depicts a crowd of important figures from various walks of life, gathered in awe before two colossal men. One of the giants gazes up at the multicolored, otherworldly sky, his expression one of wonder and amazement. The other giant stares intently over the heads of the admiring crowd, his demeanor both enigmatic and commanding. To the left of the scene, a man in a lab coat focuses intently on a scientific machine, his brow furrowed in concentration as he performs an experiment. The juxtaposition of the fantastical and the scientific adds an intriguing layer of complexity to the image, reflecting the blend of science and fantasy that characterized the pulp magazine genre. The date of 1940 adds historical significance to the scene, as this was a time when science and technology were advancing at a rapid pace, and the possibilities of the future seemed limitless. The inclusion of famous figures, such as the Mona Lisa, adds an element of timelessness to the image, suggesting that the human fascination with the unknown and the extraordinary is a constant, enduring aspect of our collective consciousness. Overall, this image is a stunning example of the power of science fiction to inspire wonder, provoke thought, and transport us to new and fantastical realms.
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