Frank R. Paul's 'Life on Uranus' — Wonder Stories Planet Series 1930s
Part of Frank R. Paul's celebrated planetary life series for Wonder Stories, this illustration imagines the harsh environment of Uranus — a world of crushing gravity, poisonous atmosphere, and violent storms. A human explorer in a heavy black-and-yellow pressure suit makes first contact with a native Uranian: a small robotic-bodied creature with an alien face, perched on a hovering disc-platform. Giant emerald crystals, dome structures, and a sleek flying saucer populate the alien landscape under a deep indigo sky.
Crushing gravity, poison gas, and a robot alien on a flying disc — Paul's Uranus makes every other planet look like a vacation spot. Strap in or stay home.
“LIFE ON URANUS The inhabitant of Uranus lives on a rigorous planet indeed. He is confronted with tremendous gravity, dense atmosphere, poison gases, and great storms. (See page 96 for details.) PAUL”
