“In the late 1970s, NASA was sure that colonization of the stars would be the next big thing, and the space agency commissioned artist Rick Guidice to illustrate their reports on large-scale space habitats. Guidice’s background in advertising led to truly inspirational illustrations of how we might live.

Space colonies would be used for off-world mining and the zero-gravity manufacturing of giant spacecraft. But all those blue-collar workers would need somewhere to live—and play. Guidice’s leisure-oriented city is lined with greenery just about anywhere you could fit a garden. Ponds, floating buildings, and enormous glass domes add to the sense of airiness and relaxation. And what future would be complete without jetpacks?”