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"Unveiling the Extraordinary: Captivating Encounters from Astounding Stories to Thrilling Wonder" Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds

Background imageEncounters Collection: Astounding Stories Scifi magazine cover, Shadow out of Time

Astounding Stories Scifi magazine cover, Shadow out of Time
THE SHADOW OUT OF TIME (H P Lovecraft) - Peaslee encounters the Great Race

Background imageEncounters Collection: Lovecraft / Aliens / 1936

Lovecraft / Aliens / 1936
THE SHADOW OUT OF TIME (H P Lovecraft) - Peaslee encounters the Great Race

Background imageEncounters Collection: Knight and Fairies

Knight and Fairies
A knight of the Round Table encounters fairies while he is riding at night through a wood

Background imageEncounters Collection: UFOs, artwork

UFOs, artwork
UFOs. Computer artwork of flying saucer shaped UFOs (unidentified flying objects) flying through clouds

Background imageEncounters Collection: Tobias Meets an Angel

Tobias Meets an Angel
Tobias, son of Tobit, encounters an angel while travelling on a journey, who has been sent to guide him on his way

Background imageEncounters Collection: Thrilling Wonder Stories scifi magazine cover - THE IONIAN CYCLE

Thrilling Wonder Stories scifi magazine cover - THE IONIAN CYCLE
THE IONIAN CYCLE (William Tenn) A space traveller from Earth encounters some interesting fauna emerging from eggs, pods, shells or whatever. Date: 1948

Background imageEncounters Collection: DRAKE IN GOLDEN HIND

DRAKE IN GOLDEN HIND
Drake encounters a Spanish vessel in the course of his circumnavigatory voyage in the Golden Hind

Background imageEncounters Collection: Boating on the River Thames, 1879

Boating on the River Thames, 1879
Illustration showing two scenes of boating on the River Thames, during the Summer of 1879. At top left, a young girl in her canoe encounters a family of swans

Background imageEncounters Collection: Riding Hood / Steinbruck

Riding Hood / Steinbruck
Red Riding Hood encounters a friendly wolf in the woods who offers her his paw

Background imageEncounters Collection: two meetings

two meetings
Gilbert Claes

Background imageEncounters Collection: Three Brown-hooded Parrots (Pyrilia haematotis) one taking off from branch, in the

Three Brown-hooded Parrots (Pyrilia haematotis) one taking off from branch, in the rain Laguna del Lagarto, Santa Rita, Costa Rica

Background imageEncounters Collection: Samson And The Lion

Samson And The Lion
This sculpture forms a depiction of part of Samson's Riddle, chapter 14 of the Book of Judges. Samson encounters a Philistine lady in the city of Timnah, whom he decides to marry

Background imageEncounters Collection: Mitaine Dead Paranormal Apparitions Traditional

Mitaine Dead Paranormal Apparitions Traditional
mitaine, dead, paranormal, apparitions, traditional, ghosts, 9th, century, encounters, column, holding, candles, throw, light, let, pass, the, of, and, a, they, but, which, no, 10056137

Background imageEncounters Collection: A Norwegian countryman encounters spirits of the dead in the marshes Date: 1879

A Norwegian countryman encounters spirits of the dead in the marshes Date: 1879

Background imageEncounters Collection: Peer Gynt encounters the TROLL-WITCH who accuses him of being her former lover

Peer Gynt encounters the TROLL-WITCH who accuses him of being her former lover and the father of her troll-child

Background imageEncounters Collection: EGYPTIAN MAGICIAN

EGYPTIAN MAGICIAN
An Egyptian magician is initiated into his calling : he encounters the figure of Death Date: BC

Background imageEncounters Collection: Scottish traveller John o Arnha encounters a witch

Scottish traveller John o Arnha encounters a witch
Scottish traveller John o Arnha with cudgel encounters a witch flying on a broomstick. Sae fently did she wing her flight, In a twinklin she was out o sight

Background imageEncounters Collection: Illustration for Anna Karenina: Vronsky encounters Anna at the station (litho)

Illustration for Anna Karenina: Vronsky encounters Anna at the station (litho)
5217900 Illustration for Anna Karenina: Vronsky encounters Anna at the station (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vronsky encounters Anna at the station)

Background imageEncounters Collection: Caricature depicting the 5th Duke of Rutlands debauched coming-of-age party

Caricature depicting the 5th Duke of Rutlands debauched coming-of-age party
465993 Caricature depicting the 5th Duke of Rutlands debauched coming-of-age party, 1799 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire

Background imageEncounters Collection: Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786466 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Burret, Leonce (1866-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 11 April 1908.); © Look and Learn

Background imageEncounters Collection: Cogmans Kloof, Montagu (b / w photo)

Cogmans Kloof, Montagu (b / w photo)
3092326 Cogmans Kloof, Montagu (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cogmans Kloof, Montagu)

Background imageEncounters Collection: A Visit to the Veddahs or Wild Men of Ceylon (engraving)

A Visit to the Veddahs or Wild Men of Ceylon (engraving)
1046301 A Visit to the Veddahs or Wild Men of Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the Veddahs or Wild Men of Ceylon)

Background imageEncounters Collection: Sir Godfrey De Harcourt encounters the men of Amiens on their way to Paris (coloured engraving)

Sir Godfrey De Harcourt encounters the men of Amiens on their way to Paris (coloured engraving)
3642488 Sir Godfrey De Harcourt encounters the men of Amiens on their way to Paris (coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageEncounters Collection: St Francis encounters Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience, School of Giotto (engraving)

St Francis encounters Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience, School of Giotto (engraving)
3635799 St Francis encounters Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience, School of Giotto (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Francis encounters Poverty)

Background imageEncounters Collection: Great Expectations, Pip encounters the convict in the churchyard (colour litho)

Great Expectations, Pip encounters the convict in the churchyard (colour litho)
668045 Great Expectations, Pip encounters the convict in the churchyard (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEncounters Collection: Fingal Encounters Carbon Carglass, first printed c. 1773 (etching)

Fingal Encounters Carbon Carglass, first printed c. 1773 (etching)
1071715 Fingal Encounters Carbon Carglass, first printed c.1773 (etching) by Runciman, Alexander (1736-85); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageEncounters Collection: Woman runs from waves

Woman runs from waves
A young woman in a clinging red tank style one-piece swimsuit with a ruffle edged collar & a beret style bathing cap encounters a large wave. Alarmed, she runs for her life Date: 1926

Background imageEncounters Collection: MITAINE MEETS MONSTER

MITAINE MEETS MONSTER
Mitaine encounters a fearsome monster looking at her over a wall - but on closer inspection, it turns out to be nothing more than an old tree Date: 9th century

Background imageEncounters Collection: CATS AND BOY (GRIMM)

CATS AND BOY (GRIMM)
A boy fearlessly encounters two giant black cats on his journey to discover the meaning of fear Date: circa 1905

Background imageEncounters Collection: FLYING SHIP IN SPACE

FLYING SHIP IN SPACE
The ship encounters a meteor. Date: First published: 1923

Background imageEncounters Collection: Ufos / Mantell / Godman

Ufos / Mantell / Godman
Captain Thomas Mantell of the U.S. National Guard encounters a huge UFO in his P-51, but crashes while attempting to pursue it (picture 1 of 2) Date: 7 January 1948

Background imageEncounters Collection: Ufos / Michalak

Ufos / Michalak
Steven Michalak encounters a UFO at Falcon Lake, Canada. He investigates the craft, but receives a grid like burn to his chest

Background imageEncounters Collection: Ufos / Pelotas, Brazil

Ufos / Pelotas, Brazil
A private aircraft encounters an alien mother ship near Pelotas, southern Brazil

Background imageEncounters Collection: Ufos / Masse / Valensole

Ufos / Masse / Valensole
Near Valensole, France, lavender farmer Maurice Masse encounters landed UFO and its occupants in his fields; they paralyse him and rapidly leave

Background imageEncounters Collection: Patagonian Giants

Patagonian Giants
In Patagonia, South America, Captain Byron, in the Dolphin, encounters a race of giants; offered ships biscuit by one of the crew, they accept warily

Background imageEncounters Collection: Brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) standing up on the shore next to a tree looking at the camera

Brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) standing up on the shore next to a tree looking at the camera in Brooks Falls; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Background imageEncounters Collection: Oliver Encounters A Mysterious Stranger. Illustration By W. S

Oliver Encounters A Mysterious Stranger. Illustration By W. S. Stacey From The Book The Adventures Of Oliver Twist By
Oliver Encounters A Mysterious Stranger. Illustration By W.S. Stacey From The Book The Adventures Of Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens

Background imageEncounters Collection: Hubidras Encounters The Skimmington Engraved By T E Nicholson After Hogarth From The Works Of

Hubidras Encounters The Skimmington Engraved By T E Nicholson After Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Background imageEncounters Collection: Mungo Park, 1771 To 1806, Scottish Explorer, Encountering A Lion Whilst On His Way To The Village

Mungo Park, 1771 To 1806, Scottish Explorer, Encountering A Lion Whilst On His Way To The Village Of Modiboo During His Exploration Of Africa In 1795

Background imageEncounters Collection: Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. 14th C. Engraving by Gusta

Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. 14th C. Engraving by Gusta
Divine Comedy. Epic poem written by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) between 1308 and his death in 1321. Paradiso Canto III. Piccarda Donati and souls whose vows had been broken

Background imageEncounters Collection: Ancient Irish Costume

Ancient Irish Costume
A man and woman of ancient Ireland, well wrapped in their cloaks against the cold : he carries a spear against dangerous encounters. Date: early centuries AD

Background imageEncounters Collection: The Ionian Cycle

The Ionian Cycle
THE IONIAN CYCLE (William Tenn) A space traveller from Earth encounters some interesting fauna emerging from eggs, pods, shells or whatever

Background imageEncounters Collection: Ufos / Pienaar / Transvaal

Ufos / Pienaar / Transvaal
Farmer Jan Pienaar, driving with unnamed African farmhand, encounters landed saucer across the road

Background imageEncounters Collection: Ufos / Valentich / Bass St

Ufos / Valentich / Bass St
Near Melbourne, Australia, Frederick Valentich, flying alone, encounters unknown object over the sea and after a strange radio message he and his plane vanish for ever

Background imageEncounters Collection: Liverpool Mail in Snow

Liverpool Mail in Snow
The Liverpool Mail encounters heavy weather near Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, and can t spare a thought for the distressed lady stuck in her private carriage

Background imageEncounters Collection: Boy and Robin 1920S

Boy and Robin 1920S
A little boy encounters a robin on the window sill: " Hallo!" it chirped, " I ve come to tea." Date: 1920s

Background imageEncounters Collection: Spaceship & Creatures

Spaceship & Creatures
DRAGONS OF SPACE [Aladra Septama] A spaceship from Earth encounters deadly jellyfish- like creatures Date: 1930

Background imageEncounters Collection: Italian Sheep Girl

Italian Sheep Girl
A sheep girl of the Casentino, Italy : such girls are for some reason favoured by encounters with the Virgin Mary Date: 1905



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"Unveiling the Extraordinary: Captivating Encounters from Astounding Stories to Thrilling Wonder" Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds, as we embark on a journey through captivating encounters that transcend time and space. From the iconic Scifi magazine cover of Astounding Stories to Lovecraft's spine-chilling tales of otherworldly beings, prepare to be astounded. In 1936, amidst whispers of aliens and unknown realms, Lovecraft's "Shadow out of Time" sent shivers down readers' spines. The enigmatic Knight and Fairies danced between reality and fantasy, blurring the lines of what we thought possible. UFOs took center stage in artwork that left us questioning our place in the universe. Tobias Meets an Angel brought ethereal beings into our midst, reminding us that miracles can happen when least expected. Thrilling Wonder Stories beckoned with its scifi magazine cover featuring THE IONIAN CYCLE - a tale so enthralling it transported readers beyond their wildest dreams. Drake In Golden Hind sailed uncharted waters while chasing legends lost in time. Zamora's Socorro encounter left witnesses dumbfounded as UFOs defied logic before their very eyes. Boating on the River Thames in 1879 became an unexpected rendezvous with mysterious forces lurking beneath tranquil waters. Riding Hood encountered Steinbruck's dark secrets within enchanted forests, forever changing her perception of fairytales. Baron Munchausen spun fantastical tales that stretched the limits of belief while Raspe painted vivid landscapes for these extraordinary adventures. Samson And The Lion showcased strength meeting grace as ancient myths came alive before our eyes. These encounters remind us that courage can conquer even the most formidable challenges life throws at us. So let your imagination soar high like those mythical creatures dancing across pages or spaceships traversing galaxies unknown – for within these encounters lie untold wonders waiting to be discovered.