Michael WhelanTHE ADVERSARY (1984)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 28" x 18"
One of the rare instances when I placed real people into a cover illustration. 1/3
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THE NONBORN KING (1983)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 28" x 18"
Once or twice a year, for a change of pace, I work in watercolors as I did in this painting. 1/4
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Charlotte JoanneJulian May truly celebrated human creativity as a cosmic force in her books, and I couldn't agree more! β¨π The notion that our inventiveness is the universe's
greatest asset is not just uplifting, it feels right. It's a powerful reminder of our potential. #JulianMay #CreativeUniverse #HumanIngenuity
greatest asset is not just uplifting, it feels right. It's a powerful reminder of our potential. #JulianMay #CreativeUniverse #HumanIngenuity
THE ADVERSARY (1985)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 30" x 20"
Cover illustration for THE ADVERSARY by Julian May
https://www.michaelwhelan.com/galleries/adversary/
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π€π Revisiting Julian May's books has me in a quandary. While they were once favourites, I'm now grappling with aspects that haven't aged well. It's a mix of nostalgia and modern sensibilities, wondering if and how I can still appreciate these classics. #ReadingDilemmas #JulianMay #SciFiReflections π€π
ππ°οΈ Feeling a bit nostalgic as I revisit the works of Julian May. It's like a journey back in time, exploring worlds that shaped my love for sci-fi and fantasy. Some themes might show their age, but the storytelling magic still holds a special place for me. #ClassicSciFi #JulianMay #NostalgicReads ππ°οΈ
Ian RobinsonStarted rereading Diamond Mask by Julian May. The seventh book in the eight book Saga of the Pliocene Exiles & Galactic Milieu story.
Starting rereading Jack The Bodiless by Julian May. The 1st book of her Galactic Milieu trilogy, but really book 5 of 8 in The Saga of The Pliocene Exiles - Intervention - Galactic Milieu series. Bloody marvellous series it is too!
Finished rereading Intervention by Julian May.
The last line still gets me every time. π₯²
Spoilerific to explain why.
Recommended. But you need to read the 4 books in The Saga of The Pliocene Exiles before Intervention, and then the 3 books in The Galactic Milieu after it.
I donβt understand why the whole story arc hasnβt be given the TV series treatment. It has everything from epic fantasy to ultra high tech. An adaptation was rumoured.
I can happily report that Intervention by Julian May continues to live up to my expectations and memories about how good it is. Itβs a remarkable book bang in the middle of my favourite story arc. Weβre talking millions of years of time and intergalactic goingβs on.
Julian May should be more well known. Sheβs was a fabulous writer. With many male pseudonyms. A reflection of the time she was active.
