E. F. Bleiler Checklist of Fantastic Literature typescripts and related materials, circa 1947-1949
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Summary
- Creator:
- Bleiler, E. F. (Everett Franklin), 1920-2010 and Korshak, Melvin
- Abstract:
- E.F. (Everett) Bleiler was a novelist, editor, and scholar of science fiction and fantasy literature; he was the author of The Checklist of Fantastic Literature. This collection of original annotated typescripts from circa 1947-1949 relates to the compilation, editing and publication of the Checklist, and consists of the prefatory material, as well as substantial portions of the checklist as prepared for publication by Bleiler and Melvin Korshak, co-founder of Shasta Publishers and co-editor of the Checklist. Also includes a few related typescripts and the author-publisher contract from 1949.
- Extent:
- 1.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
- Language:
- English
- Collection ID:
- RL.11988
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection of original annotated typescripts from circa 1947-1949 relates to the compilation, editing and publication of the Checklist of Fantastic Literature, edited by E. F. Bleiler, with an introduction by Melvin Korshak. There are two versions of the full manuscript, executed in typescript, representing substantial portions of the checklist as prepared for publication by Bleiler and Melvin Korshak, co-founder of Shasta Publishers and co-editor of the Checklist. Other typescripts include a title-author index, appendices, addenda, and notes to the printer. The typescripts include many inserts, editorial comments, and formatting instructions. Also includes two related typescripts for later publications, and the author-publisher contract from 1949.
- Biographical / historical:
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E.F. (Everett) Bleiler's The Checklist of Fantastic Literature. A Bibliography of Fantasy, Weird, and Science Fiction Books Published in The English Language (1948, Chicago, Shasta Publishers), with an introduction by Melvin Korshak, was the first major bibliography of science fiction literature, and the first publication by Shasta Publishers, co-founded by Melvin Korshak.
- Acquisition information:
- The E.F. Bleiler Checklist for Fantastic Literature typescripts and related materials were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2022.
- Processing information:
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Processed and described by Paula Jeannet, March 2022.
Accession(s) represented in this collection guide: 2022-0006.
- Physical facet:
- 17 items
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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