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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · 6d

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to the anthology "THE YEAR'S TOP ROBOT AND AI STORIES" (sixth annual collection) edited by Allan Kaster! It includes stories by Greg Egan, Ken Liu, Lavie Tidhar and many others. (Art by Maurizio Manzieri / Publisher: @infinivoxsf.bsky.social )

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Sep 15

Get ready to spot me in action during the last two weekends of September! Stay tuned for the excitement!

Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Aug 26

The next few days will be quite challenging! My daughter got married on July 26, but we're planning an official celebration for Friday, August 29, with relatives coming from abroad and all over Italy! Greetings to everyone!

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Aug 4

Dear Friends, here is my 2025 WorldCon Program!
See you there! 🚀

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Jul 24

www.infinivoxsf.com/ellipses

Ellipses | Infinivox SF

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Jul 24

NEW COVER just released!!! It's a signed, numbered, limited edition hardcover in the new sci-fi series SUPERNOVELLAS by INFINIVOX (1st volume: ELLIPSES by D. A. Xiaolin Spires / Cover by Maurizio Manzieri / Kickstarter coming August 11th). Check the link in the comments for more details!

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Jul 21

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT UNTIL THE VOTING FOR THE HUGO AWARD CLOSES! This small portfolio features the cover for @aliettedebodard.com's novella IN THE SHADOW OF THE SHIP (Subterranean Press, 2024), included in the HUGO VOTER PACKET (Best Pro Artist), along with past covers created for the Xuya Universe 🚀

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Jul 17

HUGO AWARDS ALERT! Only 6 days left until the voting for the HUGO AWARD closes! This small portfolio features the cover for Kelley Armstrong's novella SCHEMES & SCANDALS (Subterranean Press, 2024), included in the HUGO VOTER PACKET, along with some other past covers created for the same publisher.

Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Jul 14

Only 9 days left until the voting for the HUGO AWARD closes! This Asimov's SF magazine cover features the Rory Harper's short story BURNING GRANNIES (2024)and it's included in the HUGO VOTER PACKET!

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Jul 10

The countdown begins for the Hugo Award voting, open until July 23rd! This year I'm a finalist in the Best Professional Artist category!💥🚀💥🚀💥🚀

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Jun 24

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Maurizio Manzieri - Molfest

Molfest 27-28-29 giugno 2025 Molfetta (BA) - Festival della Cultura Pop, dopo il trionfo della prima edizione è pronto a tornare a giugno: un'esplosione di arte, divertimento e creatività! “FREEDOM - ...

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Jun 24

MAURIZIO MANZIERI, GUEST ARTIST AT MOLFEST 2025 - If you meet someone in Molfetta (Bari, Italy) this weekend who looks like me, well... it'll be me! I thank the organizers for their warm hospitality! (Poster Art by Paolo Barbieri - Link in the comments)

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Jun 18

Here is my illustration for ASIMOV'S SF magazine (July/August 2025), inspired by the main story THE CHRONOLITOGRAPHER'S ASSISTANT by @zanzjan.bsky.social More details in the comments! (Illustration: Maurizio Manzieri/Publisher: Must Read Magazines/1 Paragraph Inc.). asimovs.com

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William Preston @williampreston.bsky.social · Jun 18

I'm in exceptional company in the July–August Asimov's @asimovssfmag.bsky.social . "Aftermath" springboards from Bradbury's Martian Chronicles (especially "Night Meeting"), moving beyond those glimpses of Mars to tell a tale of an investigator looking into mysterious events. I hope folks enjoy it.

Cover of the July–August 2025 Asimov's illustrating "The Chronolithographer's Assistant." Against a blue and purple starry background, a man turns a ship's wheel.

Table of Contents for the July–August issue of Asimov's Science Fiction.

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Jun 16

COVER REVEAL!!! Here is my latest cover for ASIMOV'S SF, inspired by the incredible story THE CHRONOLITOGRAPHER'S ASSISTANT by @zanzjan.bsky.social and commissioned for the July-August 2025 issue. I'm sure you'll appreciate the beautiful story just as much as I did! Publisher: 1 Paragraph Inc.).

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · May 28

Here is the final cover design for 'The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories 9' featuring my illustration inspired by the Naomi Kritzer's story "The Four Sisters Overlooking the Sea". Publisher: @infinivoxsf.bsky.social. Coming out on June 13, 2025.

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · May 23

Thanks Allan! 🚀

Allan Kaster @infinivoxsf.bsky.social · May 23

It's a gorgeous illustration!
Wonderful job Maurizio.
One might say you "sealed the deal" on this one.

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · May 23

COVER REVEAL! I am pleased to present my illustration THE FOUR SISTERS OVERLOOKING THE SEA, inspired by Naomi Kravitz's wonderful novelette finalist for the 2025 Hugo Awards. It's the cover art for "The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories 9" (Publisher: @infinivoxsf.bsky.social , 2025)

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · May 6

Breaking News! I’ve donated three digital wallpapers to the @locusmag.bsky.social fundraiser. Want to snag it? Click here to check it out and all the other great rewards: igg.me/at/locusmag2... #SupportLocus2025

Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · May 2

The voting process for the 2025 Hugo Awards is now open, and you can cast your vote until July 23rd. The award ceremony will take place on August 16th at the Seattle Convention Center. Here are all the finalists in my category!

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Allan Kaster @infinivoxsf.bsky.social · Apr 17

3 HARD SHOTS AT THE MOON

big, signed, numbered, limited collectors' edition:
--art by @manzieriart.bsky.social
www.infinivoxsf.com/3-hard-shots...

trade paperback:
www.amazon.com/3-Hard-Shots...

ebook:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZPJ54JB

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Apr 12

A rollercoaster of emotions! After my Hugo Award nomination, I attended the 51st ITALCON, the National Science Fiction Convention held in Genoa, where I had the privilege of receiving the 2025 ITALIA AWARD for BEST ARTIST!!! I'm grateful to fans and publishers for their appreciation of my work!

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Allan Kaster @infinivoxsf.bsky.social · Apr 7

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

Go get 'em @manzieriart.bsky.social

Very happy and pleased that Maurizio Manzieri is a finalist for the 2025 Hugo Award for best professional artist!!!

Check out his cover art for the 2024 volume of The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories:
www.infinivoxsf.com/hard-sf-8

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Apr 6

W-O-W! I'm soooooo thrilled to share that I've been nominated for the Hugo Award 2025 as Best Professional Artist! I'm deeply grateful to those who cast their votes for me! Congratulations to all the other finalists as well!

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Maurizio Manzieri @manzieriart.bsky.social · Mar 31

4/4 paperback:
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3 Hard Shots at the Moon

3 Hard Shots at the Moon [Kaster, Allan, Kessel, John, McDonald, Ian, Swanwick, Michael] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 3 Hard Shots at the Moon

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