Re: pseudonymous publications of Avram Davidson

[Peter Graham <psgraham@syr.edu>]

Be aware that NYPL Research Libraries (42nd st) used to (in the 70s, at
least) regular collect armloads of sexual material from 42nd street,
microfilm it and discard it.  It was not complete--the head cataloger
would simply take a stroll once a year--as it was meant only to be a
sample.  But you may find there at least some of what you're looking
for.  

I assume your checklist will also deal with Avram's fannish writings in
the fanzines of the day.  UC Riverside's collection of such may be of
use.  I knew Avram and Grania, mostly through Terry Carr, and it was
always of interest in the 50s and 60s how many writers (e.g. Bob
Silverberg) made their best livings through what would both then and now
be called porn.  "No one but a blockhead ever wrote but for money." 
--pg

HWessells4@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Dear members of exlibris,
> 
> For preparation of a biography and bibliography of  American fantasy and
> science fiction writer Avram Davidson (1923-1993), I am trying to trace
> pseudonymous publications in U.S. magazines during the early and middle 1960s.
> One known pseudonym is Conrad Amber.  Periodical titles include _Knight_,
> _Adam_, _Cad_, and possibly _Swank_.  I have found that libraries do not
> report holdings of these titles (second-rank "men's magazines" of the day),
> and would welcome any suggestions for my search.
> 
> I have published "A Preliminary Annotated Checklist of the Writings of Avram
> Davidson" in the _Bulletin of Bibliography_, April & June 1996; and "The
> Career and Writings of Avram Davidson" in _AB Bookman's Weekly_, October 20,
> 1997.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> Please reply off-list.
> 
> Henry Wessells
> Electronym: wessells@aol.com
> P.O. Box 43072
> Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

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