My original tumblr post here. This image was researched by Bacchus at ErosBlog as part of the “Δ commission.” The research was originally published at Hedonix as “Δ 025 – ‘Do me with your phallic ray-gun!’.” Here is what Bacchus found.

This image is striking in the impracticality of the space attire on display, even in a pulp art genre that is almost defined by space suits made impractical by the need to be sexy. An above-the-knee spacesuit seems impractical enough to be sure, but perhaps not so impractical as those rocket nose cones masquerading as bra cups?

Of course, no real publication in the true pulp era would have used the word “sluts” on a cover, which is our first clue that this is a tongue-in-cheek interpretation of pulp memes by a modern artist. Indeed, this image can be found at Thumbtack Press, identified as Space Sluts by Candykiller.

The artist Candykiller in turn is identified thusly:

Candykiller is a brand created by Scottish artist Brian Taylor. Brian started out as a graphic designer and illustrator in the design and advertising industry, working in various studios around Scotland. He now works from his home studio in Dundee.

Most of his work is influenced by imagery from his childhood. A collection of illustrations, design ideas, and assorted visual ramblings, inspired by cheap novelties, vintage cartoons, pop art, trading cards and underground comix, to name a few of the wonders that sparked his imagination as a child. Candykiller projects range from books, toys, original art and limited edition prints.

Artist Brian Taylor maintains (or at least maintained) a Google+ presence here.