The Retrofuturist

October 25, 2022

20 Vintage Science Fiction Gift Ideas for Retro Sci-fi Fans

If you have a science fiction fan in your life, you know their love of the futuristic and fantastical is a huge influence on…

Space Cat Vintage Science Fiction Book Cover

January 3, 2019

Space Cat Vintage Sci-fi Children’s Books from the 1950s

I kept seeing these vintage covers of Space Cat on Pinterest and I was so curious about who Space Cat was and what these…

April 5, 2018

7 Retrofuture Movies that Bring Vintage Scifi Dreams to Life

While there’s a lot of joy in rewatching vintage sci-fi movies with their low-fi effects and impossible dreams of future technology, they don’t quite…

February 13, 2018

25 Vintage Scifi, Space, & Robot Valentines

Valentine’s Day is a divisive holiday, but whether you’re for or against a holiday of hearts and love, I think we can all agree…

February 12, 2018

These Found Object Robots are Straight Outta Retro Scifi Dreams

We already know how obsessed I am with retro-style robots. From tin wind-up robot toys to vintage book covers, I can’t get enough of…

Kepler 16-B Nasa JPL Vintage Travel Poster Puzzle

January 22, 2018

NASA’s Retro Space Travel Posters Challenge Your Brain as Puzzles

A couple years ago, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory released a line of retro-style travel posters known as “Visions of the Future.” These vintage style…

January 14, 2018

Learn ABCs with Greg Paprocki’s Retro Alphabet Books

I have such a sweet spot for retro-style art, especially advertising and illustrations from the 1950s and 60s. It’s not surprising that when I…

Disneyland Paris - New York City 2000 Poster

January 8, 2018

Steampunk Style Cities of the World Posters from Disneyland Paris

I’ve never had the pleasure of going to Disneyland Paris, but thanks to the Disney and More blog, everyone can enjoy these retrofuture style…

Retro Scifi Tin Toys, Robots, Rockets, Rayguns

December 5, 2017

20 Retro Scifi Tin Toys to Take You Back to Simpler Days

The holiday shopping season is upon us and all the ads and websites pushing toys and gadgets for this year make me feel like…

November 2, 2017

Get Rid of Unwanted Hairs with the Atomic Trimmer

I love a raygun as much as the next person, but this one may be just a little too weird for me. Behold: a…