Larry Niven and Edward M. Lerner papers

Collection

Identifier: SCA-RBSC-SFWA-088

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection houses materials pertaining to the 5-book Fleet of Worlds fiction series co-authored by Larry Niven and Edward M. Lerner from 2007-2012. It consists of manuscripts in various stages of development including partial drafts, copyedited versions, and publisher page proofs as well as research and correspondence between the collaborative authors.

The Fleet of Worlds series takes place in a complementary universe to Niven’s Ringworld fiction series. The Fleet of Worlds series is highly regarded in the science fiction community and has been translated into various foreign languages. Copies of these foreign language editions can be found in the NIU catalog.

Dates

Creation: 2005-2013

Creator

Lerner, Edward M. (Author, Person)
Niven, Larry (Author, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research under the terms of the NIU Special Collections and Archives. Photographs and photocopies of collection are prohibited.

Restrictions, where applicable, are noted at the folder level.

Conditions Governing Use

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.