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Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Alex Bledsoe papers consists of printed (paper-based) drafts, manuscripts, galley proofs, correspondences, notes, page proofs, a writing contest entry, award certificates, newspapers and publications with Mr. Bledsoe’s work. The collection is divided into series based upon format. Series I consists of novels, series II consists of correspondence, series III consists of Short stories, and series IV consist of miscellaneous articles. Series I is organized alphabetically by title. In series II, III, and IV organization is based on original date of work.
Collection Historical Note
Alex Bledsoe is a science fiction and fantasy writer best known for his novels that touch upon the genres of sword and scorcery and urban fantasy. He grew up in west Tennessee and now lives with his wife and two sons in Wisconsin. His noted series are the "Eddie LaCrosse" novels, the "Rudolf Zginski" novels, and his newest, the "Tufa" novels (published in 2011). On top of his novels, Alex Bledsoe has also written over fifty short stories. Some of the odd jobs he's held throughout his life include: a reporter, an editor, a photographer, and a door-to-door vacuum cleaner salesman. For more information on Alex Bledsoe and his works, please visit his website at:
http://alexbledsoe.com/Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Northern Illinois University
Accruals:
Addiitons by Alex Bledsoe on 06/25/2009, 04/19/2010, 05/31/2010, 03/02/2011, 02/12/2012, 02/13/2013, 03/02/2011
Access Restrictions:
Photographs and photocopies of collection are prohibited.
Use Restrictions:
Property Rights are transferred to the University Libraries per the signed Deed of Gift Document. Literary Rights are retained by the content creator. Any copyrights so stated in the materials remain in force.
Acquisition Source:
Alex Bledsoe
Related Materials:
For more information please see http://alexbledsoe.com/; https://twitter.com/AlexBledsoe.
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- Series II: Correspondence
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Note from the office of university relations, no date
- Folder 2: Alex Bledsoe responding to a Carmen J. Jones letter regarding The Last Temptation of Christ, no date
- Folder 3: Letters between Alex Bledsoe and various publishers organized by date. Regarding "Rhiannon", 1992-1993
- Folder 4: Two letters regarding "Burn Me Deadly", 2008
- Folder 5: Two letters regarding "Blood Groove", 2008
- Folder 6: Letter to Lynn from Alex, 6/23/2009
- Folder 7: Letter to Paus Stevens regarding "The Girls with Games of Blood.", 2009
- Folder 8: Letters between Alex Bledsoe and publishers regarding "Half Lined DaSFWAels (Night Tides)", 2008-2010
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