Book cover, (Title in bold white letters arranged at the top: Gear Grinding), (((sub title in bold white letters arranged at the bottom: Leonard Farthammer)))wear and tear on cover. Photorealistic, photograph," A retro sci-fi book cover depicting an intense, romantic moment between a male space explorer and a humanoid alien male robot. The robot’s sleek chrome body is adorned with intricate gears and glowing circuitry, its design blending elegance with industrial futurism. The explorer, in a bold orange and white retro space suit, reaches out to touch the robot’s face, their figures framed by the luminous tendrils of bioluminescent plants. The background features a massive ringed planet glowing in a teal and magenta sky, evoking the classic style of mid-century sci-fi, anime, cyberpunk, DB4RZ, DB4RZ style painting