Perma Star 310 (August, 1954). First Printing. Cover Art by Richard Powers
Quoting from the back cover:
"The planet of the Seven Suns. . .
"The great ship came to rest on the world that once had been the center of the Universe. Now it was still and empty, in utter silence as Alvin stepped out of the air-lock with Theon.
"A feeling of loneliness such as he had never before experienced seemed to overwhelm him. So this, he thought sadly, was the end of all his searching. Now he could understand the fear of his people for the great spaces of the Universe, for he had seen the stars scattered like dust across the heavens and he knew that what was left of Time was not enough to explore them all.
"Suddenly Theon's hand clenched his arm. 'Let's go back to the ship, Alvin,' he said in alarm. 'There's something coming . . ."
Perma Star 310 (August, 1954). First Printing. Cover Art by Richard Powers
Quoting from the back cover:
"The planet of the Seven Suns. . .
"The great ship came to rest on the world that once had been the center of the Universe. Now it was still and empty, in utter silence as Alvin stepped out of the air-lock with Theon.
"A feeling of loneliness such as he had never before experienced seemed to overwhelm him. So this, he thought sadly, was the end of all his searching. Now he could understand the fear of his people for the great spaces of the Universe, for he had seen the stars scattered like dust across the heavens and he knew that what was left of Time was not enough to explore them all.
"Suddenly Theon's hand clenched his arm. 'Let's go back to the ship, Alvin,' he said in alarm. 'There's something coming . . ."