Descriptive Summary and Abstract
Cushing Memorial Library
College Station, TX 77843-5000
Clarke, Arthur Charles.
Inventory of the Arthur
C. Clarke - Playboy Papers:
1960-1969.
1 linear ft.
Material related to
Arthur C. Clarke sales to
Playboy Magazine, 1960 - 1969. An
archive of 27 typed letters and 7 autograph letters, Clarke to Spectroksy (26)
and Clarke to Hefner (1), with internal
Playboy memoranda, correspondence from
Playboy. Includes typescripts, marked as
setting copy, for 4 short works of fiction and 8 nonfiction pieces by Clarke.
SCIF MSS 00234
English.
Biographical Note
Arthur C. Clarke (1917- ) is widely regarded as
one of the best of the science fiction writers. He is the recipient of many
awards, including the Hugo Award (1956, 1974), Nebula award, the SFWA Grand
Master award in 1986, and a host of other awards. He was a nominee for the
Nobel Peace Prize in 1996. Clarke is known for both his fiction and nonfiction.
His
Profiles of the Future was an important
future studies effort. His novels are generally highly regarded. The best known
novels include
Childhood’s End,
Against the Fall of Night,
Earthlight, the
Deep Range,
2001: A Space Odyssey, and
Rendezvous with Rama. He authored many short stories,
including
The Star, a heavily reprinted story
with religious overtones. He is perhaps best know for the book and movie
versions of
2001: A Space Odyssey, one of the iconic
works of science fiction.
Scope and Content Note
Material related to
Arthur C. Clarke sales to
Playboy Magazine,
1960 - 1969. An archive of 27 typed letters and 7 autograph
letters, Clarke to Spectroksy (26) and Clarke to Hefner (1), with internal
Playboy memoranda, correspondence from
Playboy. Includes typescripts, marked as setting copy, for
4 short works of fiction and 8 nonfiction pieces by Clarke.
Organization of the Papers
This collection is organized into 1 series:
- Series 1. Manuscripts, 1960-1969.
Access
No restrictions.
Usage Restrictions
Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or
their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Online Catalog Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online
catalog of Cushing Memorial Library. Researchers wishing to find related
materials should search the catalog under these index terms.
Names
Clarke, Arthur
C.
Organizations
Science
Fiction
Playboy Magazine
Provenance
Received from James Cummins, Bookseller.
Processing Information
Processed by Hal Hall in
2005.
Series 1. Manuscripts,
1960-1969.
1/10
The Food of the Gods, edited mss, with submission
letter from
Scott Meredith annotated with
Buy note and amount, and three additional
letters related to this submission,
undated.
1/20
Correspondence,
A. C. Clarke -
Playboy 46 items. Correspondence relating to
submissions, Clarke's subscription, and general topics,
undated.
1/30
You Can't Get There from Here. Mss in
Scott Meredith Folder,
undated.
1/40
Beyond Centaurus, Mss in
Scott Meredith Folder,
undated
1/50
The Future of Transport. Mss in
Scott Meredith Folder,
undated.
1/60
The Hazards of Prophecy. Mss and galley in
Scott Meredith Folder,
undated.
1/70
Invisible Men and Other Prodigies. Mss in
Scott Meredith Folder,
undated.
1/80
Blue Network/I Remember Babylon. Mss in
Scott Meredith Folder,
undated.
1/90
The Road to Lilliput. Mss in
Scott Meredith Folder,
undated.
1/100
The Obselescence of Man. Mss in
Scott Meredith Folder,
undated.
1/110
The Meddlers. Mss, copy, and galley in
Scott Meredith Folder,
undated.
1/120
Rocket to the Renaissance. Mss, copy, and galley
in
Scott Meredith Folder,
undated.
1/130
Light of Darkness, Mss and copy in
Scott Meredith Folder,
undated.
1/140
The Shining Ones. Mss and copy in
Scott Meredith Folder,
undated.
1/150
The Food of the Gods. Mss in
Scott Meredith Folder,
undated.
1/160
Correspondence:
Playboy to Clarke; literary agent (34 items).
Miscellaneous set of 34 letters from
Playboy to Clarke, on publishing and other
matters, along with letters to his agent,
undated.