229-crucible-of-time-dixon - cover for John Brunner novel about an alien civilization's struggle to survive cosmic catastrophes ; The curved hull of a massive alien generation ship dominates the foreground, revealing multi-level interior ecosystems, structural support beams, and green bio-zones through its large observation windows. In the deep space beyond, two highly detailed planetary bodies float before a violent, expanding supernova. At the heart of the energetic blue and magenta gas tendrils, a brilliant stellar remnant emits a powerful, four-pointed flare. acrylic and gouache, 1983
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