Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Brunner, John, 1934-1995
- Abstract:
- The Brunner mss., ca. 1974, consist of the manuscripts of science fiction writer John Brunner, 1934- .
- Extent:
- 1 Box (1 standard)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Brunner mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
The Brunner mss., ca. 1974 consist of manuscripts of science fiction writer John Brunner (1934-1995). Born in Preston Crowmarsh, Brunner studied at Cheltenham College. He wrote his first novel, Galactic Storm, in 1951, though it was published under a penname. Between 1953 and 1955, Brunner served in the Royal Air Force. He then went on to write several science fiction novels including The Jagged Orbit (1969), The Sheep Look Up (1972), and The Shockwave Rider (1975). Brunner also wrote a screenplay, several short stories and poems, and scholarly articles of various kinds throughout his lifetime. And he maintained interests in weapons violence, environmental devastation, and advocating for preventative measures against nuclear catastrophe
- Scope and Content:
The Brunner mss., ca. 1974, consist of the manuscripts of science fiction writer John Brunner, 1934- . Present in the collection is the printer's manuscript and reader's proofs for Polymath (New York, Daw Books, 1974).
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 1981
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Science fiction
English literature - Names:
- Brunner, John, 1934-1995
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Brunner mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu