Finding Aid for the Dick Spelman papers, 1976-1979
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Dick Spelman papers
Date (inclusive): 1976-1979
Collection number: 1116
Creator:
Spelman, Dick
Extent:
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
Abstract: Dick Spelmann (b. 1931) was a book dealer who sold science fiction and fantasy books and helped to organize trade sells at
numerous science fiction conventions in the late twentieth century. This collection consists of his published checklists for
trade paperbacks.
Language: Finding aid is written in
English.
Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575
Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact UCLA Library Special Collections
for paging information.
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Access
Open for research. STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact UCLA Library
Special Collections for paging information.
Restrictions on Use and Reproduction
Property rights to the physical object belong to the UC Regents. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the
creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright
owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Provenance/Source of Acquisition
Acquired April 1980.
Processing Note
Processed by Jesse Erickson in the Center for Primary Research and Training (CFPRT), with assistance from Megan Hahn Fraser,
August 2011.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Dick Spelman papers (Collection Number 1116). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young
Research Library, UCLA.
UCLA Catalog Record ID
Biography
Dick Spelman was born on June 18, 1931. He worked as a bookseller in the science fiction book trade for more than thirty years.
As a trade bookseller, he has played an active role in the science fiction fan community by helping with the organization
of conventions and heading many of their dealers' rooms, primarily through the 1970s and 80s. His first attendance at a science
fiction convention dates back to 1952, when he attended the Chicon II convention. Thirty years later, Spelman was a member
of the board of directors of Chicon IV. He officially retired from bookselling in 1991 after selling his book business to
Larry Smith. Spelman is also known for having compiled a number of important checklists as references for collectors and booksellers.
In 1976, he authored
A Preliminary Checklist of Science Fiction and Fantasy published by Ballantine Books (1953-1974) and
Science Fiction and Fantasy Published by Ace Books (1953-1968). A year later saw the release of his books
Science Fiction and Fantasy Published by Ballantine Books (1953-1977),
Science Fiction and Fantasy Published by Arkham House (1939-1976), and
Science Fiction and Fantasy Published by Avalon Books. His shorter and more recent works include
The Forgotten Worldcon of '45 published in 1994 and
The Worldcon of 2001 published in 1996.
Scope and Content
A collection of checklists for trade paperbacks dating from 1976 to 1979 compiled by Marty Massoglia and Dick Spelman for
his book selling operation. The checklists are mostly printouts on computer paper, but also included are some of the photo
offset checklists that were compiled by Spelman himself. All materials were published by the Institute for Specialized Literature.
Organization and Arrangement
Collection is organized alphabetically by publisher name.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Science fiction--Bibliography--Catalogs.
Fantasy fiction--Bibliography--Catalogs.
Indexes.
Box 1, Folder 1
Spelman, Dick.
Science fiction and fantasy published by Ace Books
(1953-1968).
North Hollywood, Calif: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1976.
Box 1, Folder 2
Spelman, Dick.
Science fiction and fantasy published by Arkham
House and Mycroft & Moran (1939-1976).
North Hollywood, Calif: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1976.
Box 1, Folder 3
Spelman, Dick.
Science fiction and fantasy published by
Avalon Books and Bourg Bouregy & Curl.
North Hollywood, Calif: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1977.
Box 1, Folder 4
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Avon.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1979.
Box 1, Folder 5
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Award.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 6
Spelman, Dick.
A preliminary checklist of science fiction and
fantasy published by Ballantine Books (1953-1977).
North Hollywood, Calif: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1977.
Box 1, Folder 7
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Bantam.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 8
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Belmont, including Belmont/Tower, Tower, and Leisure.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 9
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Berkeley.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 10
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Curtis.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 11
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Daw.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 12
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Dell.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1979.
Box 1, Folder 13
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Fawcett, including Crest, Gold Medal, and Premier.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 14
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Galaxy.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 15
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks
from Jove.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1979.
Box 1, Folder 16
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Lancer.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 17
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Laser.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 18
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Manor, including MacFadden Books.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 19
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Monarch.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 20
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from Pinnacle. Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 21
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Pocket-Books, including Archway, Cardinal, Permabooks, and Washington Square.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized
Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 22
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Popular Library.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 23
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Signet Classics, Key, and Mentor.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 24
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Warner Paperback Library and Paperback Library.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.
Box 1, Folder 25
Massoglia, Marty.
A checklist of science fiction paperbacks from
Zebra.
Bellevue, CA: Institute for Specialized Literature.
1978.