#spacepaw

[70sscifiart]

Left: Uncredited 1969 cover art to Spacepaw, by Gordon R Dickson. Right: A 1976 revision to match the alien in the story, which is bear-like, not ape-like.

[sewickedthread]

We went to the used bookstore & my partner is teasing me for paying cover price

[veryslowreader]

Spacepaw by Gordon R. Dickson

Housebound

[paperbacksciencefiction]

Spacepaw by Gordon R. Dickson $4 Berkley Books (1976) The cover art on this edition was repainted to show the correct bear-like alien instead of the ape-like alien used for the first printing (third photo). The interesting thing is, no one knows who painted this cover. It’s been attributed to Paul Lehr, but that’s not confirmed. Please leave a comment below with what you think of the cover or who you think painted it. . Overall Good Condition, Good Spine, Binding Tight, Pages Look Good, Back Cover Slightly Torn At Top Hinge, Publisher's Remainder Mark At Top Edge Of Pages (3) . . . #spacepaw #gordonrdickson #paperbacksciencefiction https://www.instagram.com/p/CE9OU6fAWNX/?igshid=17eaxbqix3lkg

[paperbacksciencefiction]

Spacepaw by Gordon R. Dickson $5 Berkley Medallion Books (1976) The cover art on this edition was repainted to show the correct bear-like alien instead of the ape-like alien used for the first printing. The interesting this is, no one knows who painted this cover. It’s been attributed to Paul Lehr, but that’s not confirmed. Please leave a comment below with what you think of the cover or who you think painted it. Synopsis: Bill Waltham is on his way to his dream job, terraforming a planet for human occupation. Then he is reassigned to teach 9 foot tall bears how to use a pick and shovel. To say he is not happy is an understatement. Upon arrival, he finds no one to greet him, he finds trouble with the local outlaw band, and is in danger of being killed within hours of his arrival. It only gets worse from there. He is required to fight a duel with the outlaw leader and whatever he attempts he can't avoid the duel. Finally understanding the social, moral, and political structure, he has what he needs to stay alive to await the return of the authorities and his indignation of being put in this terrible position. . . . #spacepaw #gordonrdickson #paperbacksciencefiction https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6BjbnAZwB/?igshid=1hbtwdt2msiyi

[paperbacksciencefiction]

Spacepaw by Gordon R. Dickson $5 Berkley Medallion Books (1976) The cover art on this edition was repainted to show the correct bear-like alien instead of the ape-like alien used for the first printing (shown in the third picture). The interesting this is, no one knows who painted this cover. It’s been attributed to Paul Lehr, but I have not been able to confirm it. Please leave a comment below with what you think of the cover or who you think painted it. Synopsis: Bill Waltham is on his way to his dream job, terraforming a planet for human occupation. Then he is reassigned to teach 9 foot tall bears how to use a pick and shovel. To say he is not happy is an understatement. Upon arrival, he finds no one to greet him, he finds trouble with the local outlaw band, and is in danger of being killed within hours of his arrival. It only gets worse from there. He is required to fight a duel with the outlaw leader and whatever he attempts he can't avoid the duel. Finally understanding the social, moral, and political structure, he has what he needs to stay alive to await the return of the authorities and his indignation of being put in this terrible position. . . . #spacepaw #gordonrdickson #paperbacksciencefiction https://www.instagram.com/p/B4sQ470A-K2/?igshid=c3ap5mjjjqvl

[ladybookington]

This pleases us: Space Bear has a mullet! 

[dubblescoop]

Goodbye Star86

Goodbye Star86.

I am deeply saddened that it is closing, FOREVER. I played this game for at least 3-5 years with my sister. I met so many Dubbles and Cubeys, Toodlepip, Atrus, and more. I wish this game could have gone on for a longer period of time. This was a amazing game.

I played for the last time on July 30, 2014, the day before the game closed. Things had changed in my ship for the time being. I played a couple of games just before I had to sleep. The next day I told my sister that Star86 had closed. She was SOOOO sad.  But that night we talked about our memories on the game.

Thank you for everything.

- Spacepaw