Six Days on Luna One (1965) Part 2

 

To continue with this fantastic space art book from 1965. Above is the 1963 Hungarian cover. I have not been able to find the book yet. There is so much here I run out of comments.

This is a translation into Russian of a 1963 Czech book. The 1963 book's title was:

 Šest dnů na Luně 1 (1963) 

I quote from here:

http://blog.edenfuture.com/2011/01/six-days-on-luna-1.html

 "Maybe the most beautiful book from Teodor Rotrekl´s peak period is Šest dnů na Luně 1 (Six Days on Luna 1, 1963) written by a journalist Ivo Štuka (1930 - 2007). This book for older children combines a real history and possible future of the space exploration with a kaleidoscopic novel set in our solar system. Almost every page contains a color illustration by Rotrekl, some of them quite exciting."

Shtuka, I. Illustrated by Rotreckl, Teodor. Шесть Дней На Луне-1 (Six Days on Luna One.) Prague: Artia. (211 p.) 1965.

 

Part 3 Next Week

Six Days on Luna One (1965) Part 1

 

I like all the books I post but some are a cut above. This may be one of the best space art books I have found. It has a huge number of color paintings and it is a wonder to see.  I last posted this one about 11 years ago so it is time for a "summer re-run."

Shtuka, I. Illustrated by Rotreckl, Teodor. Шесть Дней На Луне-1 (Six Days on Luna One.) Prague: Artia. (211 p.) 1965.

PART 2 NEXT WEEK

Capt. Quick’s Space Patrol (1953)

 

Part 2 of the punch out books I wanted to share. Part 1 was Quick's Flying Saucers and Rocket Ships (blogged on July 31, 2026). 

Capt. Quick’s Space Patrol was the other punch out book issued at the same time. Probably the same artist but totally different designs. Between the two, a child had a complete set of masks, space guns, rocket ships, and space port facilities. (Sorry for the awkward scans, these are large 73 year old sheets of cardboard.)

These books were responding to all the fictional space shows on television for children in the early 1950s. I enjoy the idea of children "dressing up" as a space pilot (or a Moon Man) and having their own imaginary missions. They were preparing young minds to think about going into space themselves.

Jones, Jim and Virdone, Paul. Capt. Quick’s Space Patrol. (vol 1 is Quick's Flying Saucers and Rocket Ships.) (10 p.) 1953. 

Quick's Flying Saucers and Rocket Ships (1953)

 

A couple of rare (ish) punch-out books from 1953. I had tried to find copies for a while but finally it cam together. I really like the space graphics and the space helmet on the back. I also want my own "Robot Man" mask to wear. Lots of cool space toys.

Jones, Jim and Virdone, Paul. Quick's Flying Saucers and Rocket Ships. (vol 2 is Capt. Quick’s Space Patrol.) (10 p.) 1953.