RetroSci style. A book cover. The focal point is an enormous, gleaming obelisk-like structure floating above an alien ocean, shimmering in perfect symmetry. The ocean’s surface reflects the obelisk in an eerie, perfect duplicate, making it seem as though it extends infinitely above and below. In the foreground, a lone astronaut, clad in a reflective silver suit, stands on a small rocky outcrop. The astronaut stares up at the massive, enigmatic object, arms outstretched in either reverence or surrender to the overwhelming sight. Above the obelisk, the sky is filled with swirling, celestial formations—nebulae in soft pinks, purples, and blues, with distant stars and a crescent moon looming larger than life. The stars seem to spiral toward the obelisk as if being drawn in by its gravitational force. The astronaut’s visor reflects the obelisk, emphasizing the theme of humanity’s smallness against the vast unknown. The title “The Infinite Reflection” appears in sleek, modern typography, with a metallic sheen to match the technological theme, while “Arthur C Clarke” name is bold, but understated, placed near the top of the cover. The art uses a cool color palette, dominated by metallic silvers, reflective blues, and soft purples. The composition is minimalist, with an air of profound mystery. The image has an otherworldly calm and beauty, while the vastness of space and the enormity of the obelisk convey a sense of cosmic isolation and the unknowable.
