The Hero's Ride (1963)

 

This was a reprint of a 1961 Russian book translated into Estonian in 1963.  It is mostly an anthology of stories for children but with space art on the cover and a couple of space illustrations within I needed to share it.

Jarunkova, Klara. Illustrated by Eesti Riiklik Kirjastus. Translated by A. Raid.  The Hero's Ride. Tallinn: Estonia. (90 p.) 1963.

I think the translated title is : "To the Moon with A Rocket. " It seems to be about a a boy and his friend and his dog who want to go to the moon (since they are bored after school.)

This one is from "A New Space Plan." It is about a journey to Mars and how we will bring them gifts from Earth.

On the Trail of The Stars (1966)

 

A quick one about astronomy from Estonia. See you in a couple of weeks with more Dreams of Space.

Karl Winkler. Illustrated by M. Kunze and G. Pippig. Den Sternen auf der Spur (On the trail of the stars) Tallinn : Valgus. (22 p. 25.5 cm.

Planet of Remus (1984)

 

Planet of Remus is a 1984 Russian/Estonian  comic book story. It is a little out of my usual scope but it concerns a child who draws a space adventure in comic form.  He was inspired by the date April 12 when the first Russian went into orbit. I really enjoy the style of the illustrations so I wanted to share with you today.

Mario Kivistik. Art by Alfred Saldre. Planet of Remus. Tallinn : Eesti Raamat. 32 p. 1984

New Year's Night of Sputniks (1967)

 

A strange and yet seasonal children's book for New Year's Eve. This is a long Estonian poem with illustrations by Olev Soans. His style of art is a strange technical collage. The images are beautifully drawn but also slightly disturbing (not unlike the past year). Happy New Year and the rise of hope.

New Year's Night of Sputniks. Helvi Jurisson. Drawn by Olev Soans. Tallinn : Eesti Raamat. 19 p. 13.5 cm x 19.5 cm, 1967.

Colored Legend About Space (1979)

 

Merry Christmas. As my Xmas posting I would like to share the joys of drawings by children about space. I hope you are having a chance to recharge and do something fun.

Out of scope for my blog with its 1979 Estonian publication date.  It seems to be illustrated entirely by paintings of space flight done by young children. I had came across an actual book of drawings done in 1972 by American schoolchildren which this current book reminds me a lot of. I blogged about that book in 2017.

https://dreamsofspace.blogspot.com/2017/08/a-is-for-astronaut-classroom-tribute-to.html

The book is almost too big to scan since every 2 page spread is a work of art.  Enjoy!

Tiia Toomet. Colored Legend About Space. Tallinn : Kunst. 1979