MADE ON EARTH

Report from the world of backyard technology

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Photography by Jason Dietz (jason.dietz@yahoo.com)

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Warm Glow of Abduction

Inspired by the flying saucers, rocket ships, and robots of 1950s sci-fi comic covers, Jason Dietz set out to create a little of that magic for his home. He decided to make lamps that depict a classic flying saucer shooting down a giant plasma ray and pulling up an unsuspecting victim into the ship. To get the desired effect, he knew he had to go big.

Dietz’ UFO Lamps stand over 6 feet tall from base to saucer. The ...

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