Howard Leroy Davis Comic Book Art Collection, 9999
Collection context
- Creator:
- Davis, Howard Leroy
- Extent:
- 3 linear feet 1 flat box
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Comic art by such artists as Fred Fredericks; Giancarlo Malagutti; Joe Orlando; Jack Sparling, etc.
- Biographical / historical:
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Howard Davis has been a lifelong collector of comics and a writer of their history. He is gradually divesting himself of much of his collection, and his gift to us reflects both comics history and the comics process. The art includes tryout pieces, inking and coloring choices, materials such as Duotone, and more. The archival materials shine a light on the comics business, such as Marvel Comics quarterly and annual reports, and on fan culture, through cons and the "memory jogger" that Jerry Bails used for his Who's who in American comic books. It also includes an example of comics used as a pedagogical tool ("The far out green Super Cool").
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
This collection has no restrictions.
This collection is located on-site.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Howard Leroy Davis Comic Book Art Collection.; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu