In this illustrated field guide to extraterrestrials-a 1980 nominee for the ABA and Hugo Awards and named one of the Best Books of Spring 1980 by School Library Journal-Wayne Douglas Barlowe paints 50 denizens of popular science fiction literature. 150 full-color paintings show each character not only in full figure but also in detail highlighting distinctive characteristics. Humanoids, insectoids, reptilians, and more are included. Field notes explain movement, diet, respiration, and reproduction habits. The book also features a pull-out chart showing comparative sizes, and a section devoted to Barlowe's own sketchbook of works in progress. Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club. 267,000 copies in print.
- ISBN10 0894803247
- ISBN13 9780894803246
- Publish Date 11 January 1987 (first published 1 November 1979)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 24 December 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Workman Publishing
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 146
- Language English