Inventory of the Arthur C. Clarke - Playboy Collection:
1960-1969.
Descriptive Summary and Abstract | ||
| Creator | Clarke, Arthur Charles. | |
| Title | Inventory of the Arthur C. Clarke - Playboy Papers: | |
| Dates | 1960-1969. | |
| Abstract | 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. | |
| Identification | SCIF MSS 00234 | |
| Extent | 1 linear ft. | |
| Language | English. | |
| Repository | Cushing Memorial Library College Station, TX 77843-5000 | |
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. | ||
Restrictions
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 | ||
Administrative Information
Provenance
Received from James Cummins, Bookseller.
Processing Information
Processed by Hal Hall in 2005.
Detailed Description of the Collection