Endless Thread Artist: Known — Illustrator for 'A Wrinkle in Time' gets long-overdue credit
Sep 1, 2023
In this engaging discussion, Sarah Elizabeth, a blogger and author, unravels the mystery of the uncredited 1976 cover for 'A Wrinkle in Time.' She explains the eerie cover art featuring a centaur and its journey from anonymity to recognition. With help from former Dell staff, Sarah shares her sleuthing adventures that included LinkedIn digs and outreach to artists. Ultimately, the episode connects Richard Bober’s name to the artwork, shedding light on the often-overlooked legacy of creative talents in publishing.
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Unidentified Cover Sparks Online Hunt
- Sarah Elizabeth remembered a lurid 1976 A Wrinkle in Time cover but couldn't identify the artist.
- Her blog post and Reddit plea launched a large crowdsourced search that reached Endless Thread.
Corporate Mergers Hide Artist Records
- Publishing consolidations often erase or bury archival records of who created cover art.
- Amory found Dell's old files missing after multiple acquisitions, blocking a simple credit search.
Go From Archives To People Fast
- When paper archives fail, contact living human sources like former staff and agents.
- Amory messaged ex-Dell staff and LinkedIn contacts to track institutional memory about the cover.
