How Like a God, paperback cover 1961

"How Like a God" is a 1961 paperback cover illustration by American artist Robert Maguire (1921-2005). The painting features a dramatic depiction of a man and woman. The man, dressed in a suit, looks down with his hand to his face in a gesture of despair, while the woman, nude except for a partially draped shawl, is shown from behind. The work is characteristic of Maguire's style, which often featured strong contrasts of light and dark, as well as emotional intensity. It was created in the early 1960s, a period during which American paperback covers were becoming increasingly sophisticated and artistic.