A collection of paintings of Science Fiction Worlds: full page or double-page color paintings throughout, including Rama by Jim Burns; Pern by R & L Garland; Okie Cities by John Harris; Mesklin by Tony Roberts; Eros by Colin Hay; Arrakis by Terry Oakes; Ringworld by Stuart Hughes; Trantor by Angus McKie; Hothouse by Bob Fowke; and End of the World by Les Edwards. With commentary and Galactic Time Chart.
According to the German edition the book was originally published in the UK by Pierrot Publishing Ltd.
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Locus Poll Award | Best Art or Illustrated Book | Nominee/Finalist |
| Date | Publication | Publisher | Type | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 |
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Alien Landscapes | Book Club Associates | Nonfiction | |
| 1979 | Alien Landscapes | Pierrot Publishing | Nonfiction | ||
| August 1979 |
|
Alien Landscapes | Mayflower Books | Nonfiction | |
| August 1979 |
|
Alien Landscapes | Mayflower Books | Nonfiction | |
| November 1979 |
|
Alien Landscapes | Mayflower Books / SFBC | Nonfiction | |
| 1980 |
|
Buitenaardse landschappen | Rostrum | Nonfiction | |
| November 1980 |
|
Unter fremden Sonnen | Moewig | Nonfiction |