Robert "The Bobby Yaga" McNees @mcnees.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Painter, illustrator, and noted sci-fi artist John Berkey was born #OTD in 1932. While he doesn't have a lot name recognition outside of nerds of a certain age, you've almost certainly seen his work or the results of his concept art. 🚀 🐡 1029481
Ghostbuster Keaton @awesomerobots.bsky.social · 13/08/2026I loved "our universe" as a kid, took it out from the library multiple times. Didn't think about it for years until one day when I saw a mint copy for like $5 in a thrift store and shrieked with glee, startling those around me. 020
Rooker @rooker.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Still have a copy of Our Universe somewhere, if bugs haven't gotten to it 020
Saeed Khan @saeedwkhan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026That 4th image - the Star Wars poster was my favourite when I was a kid. I'd love to get one now. 020
RedArmyFraction @nopassaran.bsky.social · 13/08/2026I had that "Our Universe" book when I was in grade school. It was like treasure to me 010
Quizzical @aaronbed4d.bsky.social · 13/08/2026His work and that of Syd Mead always remind me of each other. 000
what @ryanhastwodogs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026My arm is a tribute to the artist who did the cover of my favorite book (Our Universe) along with my favorite National Geographic issue (April 1997) growing up. 050
🦇 Murphy @mjosmurphy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026I had (still have!) a copy of Our Universe! The illustrations were fantastic. 000
Robert "The Bobby Yaga" McNees @mcnees.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Berkey is probably best known for his sleek and sometimes almost organic paintings of spaceships. (2/n) 1416
babylon4.bsky.social @babylon4.bsky.social · 13/08/2026That white-on-white self portrait is a pro justifiably showing off. Impressive. 010
