The Illustrated Harlan Ellison: Museum Object and Cultural History
The Illustrated Harlan Ellison: Object Name: comic book. Object Name: book. Object Name: graphic novel.
The object in the museum catalogue
Illustrated science fiction book, "The Illustrated Harlan Ellison." Hardcover with color illustrations. Artists include Jim Steranko, Ralph Reese, Thomas Sutton, Wayne McLoughlin; Leo & Diane Dillon; Overton Loyd; WIlliam Stout; Alfredo Alcala; Steven Oliff. Signed by Harlan Ellison. #540 of 3,000 copies.
Harlan Ellison (1934-2010) was a one of speculative fiction's most prolific writers, producing thousands of works, including short stories, scripts, and works fo analysis and criticism.He was well known for having a contentious and litigious personality.
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- Object Name: comic book
- Object Name: book
- Object Name: graphic novel
- Physical Description: paper (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 5 1/2 in x 8 in; x 13.97 cm x 20.32 cm
- place made: United States: Washington, Seattle
- Subject: Comics
- ID Number: 2013.3039.431
- catalog number: 2013.3039.431
- nonaccession number: 2013.3039
- Credit Line: Gift of George R. Zug
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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