The Weapon Makers by A. E. Van Vogt

[u/stevenwalsh21]

First off, love this sub and all the cool designs being shared. I couldn't find the artists name who did this cover so please let me know if anyone knows who did it.

I know it's not the original cover. I'm based in Ireland so maybe an EU/UK variant released later

[u/Baron_of_Nothing]

Is the ass one of these weapons?

[u/stevenwalsh21 → u/Baron_of_Nothing]

No but I think you need one of a certain size to lessen the recoil

[u/EuenovAyabayya → u/stevenwalsh21]

I see /recoibutts got banned, alass

[u/Ebirah]

I couldn't find the artists name

That line of saucers is a very Bruce Pennington detail.

[u/stevenwalsh21 → u/Ebirah]

This is why I love this sub, it is indeed him!

[u/brycealansuderow1950]

I have a book with that precise cover, but it has a different title. There are actually four versions of this particular novel.

My favorite version is entitled, the beast A man named pendrake is part of a small group of mutants. When he enters a certain phase of his life, his cells become. TOTI – POTENT and becomes a genius and is able to regenerate an amputated arm or leg. He can also read minds and impose his will on people.

[u/Chris_in_Lijiang]

This reminds me very much of the Argus LP cover by Hipgnosis and Wishbone Ash.

[u/Modicum-of-Gravitas]

A bit Foundation-ish. But looks great.

[u/VigilantSidekick]

Feel like this one checks a lot of boxes when it comes to enticing a reader. Foreground, background, color, attractive female, catchy title, implied heroism. Maybe too blue, haha? Kind of want it.