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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.

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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

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

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

This pleases us: Space Bear has a mullet! 

- Spacepaw