Last week’s illo was a fish ship so this week, being alphabetical, is a fish… I think my computer needs lessons in alphabetical listings. Anyhoo, …
Ian Gunn
Fish ship — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Why do space ships look the way they do? Largely because of artists and authors using their imaginations. What if fish built a spaceship? They’re …
Stacking Z’s — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
When I was in high school I first heard the phrase “Stacking Z’s”; once it was explained I felt a little silly but it seemed …
Only a few pages to go — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Remember the old ‘fanzine’ format? Science fiction clubs used to produce paper newsletters called ‘fanzines’; some still do. Ian Gunn’s artwork was an essential element …
Fast Food — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
‘Fast Food’ is a horror story in pictorial form. Do you REALLY want to eat Maccas? Ever again? (For the unAustralian in the audience, ‘Maccas’ is …
Farnsworth — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Farnsworth, this week’s illo, I get. Back when I was one of the two inevitable things in life — Death or the Taxation Officer — …
Dagger — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
This illo is titled “fantasy2thumb13” but I have no idea why. To me it looks a little like a Klingon dagger but the blade needs …
Fanogotchi — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Here’s Ian Gunn’s advertisement for the Fanogotchi. Tamagotchi electronic pets were all the rage in the mid-1990s. Ian gave the SF community their own personal …
Fannish activities — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Have you ever wondered what makes a fan or what fans do? Here are some fannish activities to give you a clue. Ian forgot basic …
Fanfood — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Fanfood is based on the diet of choice of the science fiction community of which Ian Gunn was a respected member. Have you ever sat …
Fanboy — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
‘Fanboy’ is a loving representation of the community with whom Ian Gunn had a deep relationship. Ian Gunn, creator of these silly illos (illustrations), was …
Eyejar — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
When is a door not a door? When it’s an eyejar. Once more I want to color this in violet and lime green. Considering how …
Eye birdhouse — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
This eye birdhouse makes me think of Cthulu and Blizzard’s latest Hearthstone expansion, centred on their Cthulu rip-off ‘C’thun’. It’s creepy, violet and lime green, …
Executive robot — a silly illo by Ian Gunn
This executive robot looks like a CEO, senior management or board member. I googled ‘executive robot’ wondering if it was a pun relating to executive …
Present evil or Evil Presents? A silly illo from Ian Gunn
These evil presents obviously belong under a Christmas tree on Doctor Who and yet Ian drew this illo last century, before Doctor Who had Christmas …