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Here is the cover of the Old Earth Books edition of Children of the Lens, which is substantively the same as the original Fantasy Press edition. The art is by Ric Binkley.
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This is the cover from Astounding November 1947. Kinnison in the hyperspacial tube, with the Children looking on. Art by Hubert Rogers.
Interior illustration from Astounding November 1947. This gives us a nice view of the tools of Kinnison's trade: The Lens, the Delameter and the space axe. Art by Hubert Rogers.
The December 1947 issue of Astounding. The cover has nothing to do with Children of the Lens, but is included here for reference purposes. Art by Alejandro Canedo.
The January 1948 issue of Astounding. The cover has nothing to do with Children of the Lens, but is included here for reference purposes. Art by Hubert Rogers.
The February 1948 issue of Astounding. The cover has nothing to do with Children of the Lens, but is included here for reference purposes. Art by Alejandro Canedo.
Interior illustration from the February 1948 issue of Astounding. I'm not entirely certain what this depicts, perhaps a couple of ships entering the Hellhole of Space? Art by Hubert Rogers.
Text copyright (C) 2004 Ethan Fleischer
