a_v_bw_o_n (ca. 1969, unnumbered press photo)

“Lunar Module (LM) settles toward landing, balancing on thrust of descent engine.”

Another wonderful, striking & distinctive work created for the Los Angeles Times, by the brilliant & prolific Russell Arasmith.

I can’t help but wonder if the red pen annotation of “LM - 29 pieces” on the verso means there were 28 other Lunar Module scenes by Mr. Arasmith. Can you imagine? What a sight/find that would be!

7” x 10”, obviously trimmed from the original 8” x 10” size, due to being used for press purposes, but apparently using a paper cutter at least. And, as a result, handling was expectedly careless. Despite this, gloss is still very good, with minor local waviness due to the military-grade adhesive used to affix the press slug. Also, the indentation of the aforementioned red pen strokes is visible on the obverse; however, only when viewed at an angle & under oblique lighting. Otherwise, it does not detract.

Previously, NASA actually had a "Russ Arasmith Gallery" online. It was very nice, quite impressive actually. So, OF COURSE, it went "buh-bye." I'll just keep my frustration in check, mouth shut & fingers still.
OHM..........OHM..................OHM..............................WHOOSAH
Sadly, I'm probably the single, best source of the most diverse HIGH RESOLUTION images of this highly talented man's works.

Continue to Rest In Peace Good Sir:

www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/westminster-ca/russell...
Credit: Dignity Memorial website

Taken on: March 25, 2024

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