TRANTORIAN DREAM CONCEPT*

TRANTORIAN DREAM (Foundation’s Edge) is simply one of the most iconic covers in science fiction. It was also the first Michael Whelan illustrated for Isaac Asimov, one of the best selling and most beloved authors of the 20th century.

Whelan followed with perhaps an even more iconic image, his portrait of Giskard for Robots of Dawn before returning to illustrate the original Foundation trilogy.

Today, his illustrations for Asimov—particularly the Foundation series—stand out as high points in a singular hall of fame career, which begs the question of whether there has been a more perfect pairing of author and artist?

That’s what makes this exquisite preliminary concept for TRANTORIAN DREAM such a rare opportunity. It is science fiction history.