Ever since I bought this old hardback novel with Scramble Bug cover, in Berlin, part of the BOJE sci fi series, I've wanted to find out who was rge cover artist. Tonight I succeeded and his name is KLAUS BUERGLE, a famous German space artist. Digging a bit deeper it's clear that he did the covers for many of the BOJE series including this one below with another 'bug' like vehicle.
Even more interesting are his paintings for the long running German magazine Das Neue Universum (The New Universe - began in 1880!) and the 1970 issue 87 included this wonderful Nuclear Ferry-esque scene (which, amaongst many other images, can be purchased as a poster here).
For more detailed information (some switchable to English), Klaus Buergle is heavilly featured on the excellent RETRO FURURISMUS. DE website, which includes details of the amazing BUERGLE 2010 CALENDER. Wunderbar!
PS. Wonder if he ever did toy box art? Anyone in contact with Herr Buergle?
I love retro space art. This guy's work is very impressive.
ReplyDeleteI found your research on Klaus Buergle from a google search for that artist. I am looking for assistance in finding her Buergle or a collector of his artwork.
ReplyDeleteI have an original screen print that came from Phoenix Sky harbor international airport in Arizona (I think from the mid 70's). I believe that the art that I have was displayed in some type of exhibit at the renowned art museum at phoenix sky harbor.
I would like to know if this piece is actually worth anything and what type of collectors or artist that this gentleman is.
If you could contact me at my email I hope that you can assist me in finding more about this artist.(there is not much info about this man on the internet! as I am sure you are aware!)
Thank you in advance
az"nat"ive73 @ G M A I L . C O M
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