Saucer Hill by Clyde Caldwell (1979)

Painted in acrylic on board by Clyde Caldwell in 1979, Saucer Hill was created as the front cover illustration for the Avon Books science-fiction novel of the same name by Paul Adler (a pen name of Peter Edler). Blending UFO contactee lore with religious and messianic themes, the composition depicts a golden-skinned extraterrestrial savior descending via a rainbow-hued tractor beam beneath an alien spacecraft, flanked by a star-studded halo. Below this cosmic figure are the floating portraits of the protagonist, Anton Alfons, and his abducted lover, Bianca, set against a dark, mountainous backdrop. Caldwell's interlocking 'CC' monogram is signed just above Anton's portrait, marking this as an early freelance work prior to his renowned tenure at TSR.

Professionally restored and reproduced from the original artwork, this print preserves the powerful visual impact of Clyde Caldwell's painting while offering exceptional detail and color fidelity for modern display. • Premium 200 g/m² matte paper • Exceptional detail and color reproduction • Professionally enhanced and restored image quality • Available in 12x18", 16x24", and 24x36" sizes • Unframed for custom display options • Printed in the USA