Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy artwork

Special Collections & University Archives
The UCR Library
P.O. Box 5900
University of California
Riverside, California 92517-5900
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Fax: 951-827-4673
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Descriptive Summary

Title: Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy artwork
Date (inclusive): circa 1967-2009, undated
Collection Number: MS 098
Extent: 0.52 linear feet (1 box, 5 flat file folders)
Repository: Rivera Library. Special Collections Department.
Riverside, CA 92517-5900
Abstract: This collection consists of original works of art used as cover art for science fiction and fantasy books and magazines.
Languages: The collection is in English.

Access

This collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.

Publication Rights

Copyright Unknown: Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred Citation

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy artwork (MS 098). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Acquisition Information

Gifts of Stephen Johnson (2007), James Griffin (2009), Naomi Fisher (2010), and Milt Stevens (2011).

Collection Scope and Contents

This collection consists of original works of art used as cover art for science fiction and fantasy books and magazines. The collection also includes digital images of cover art. It has been assembled from a variety of separate sources.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects

Fantasy fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction in art

Genres and Forms of Materials

Works of art