Endless Thread Episodes we love: Artist Known — Illustrator for 'A Wrinkle in Time' gets long-overdue credit
Oct 28, 2025
Join Sarah Elizabeth, a blogger and author known for her work on Unquiet Things and Kindred Blooms, as she unravels the mystery behind the iconic 1976 cover of 'A Wrinkle in Time.' The discussion dives into her extensive research, including dead ends and the challenges of tracing the uncredited artist. They explore how community sleuthing helped revive interest in the case, leading to the potential identification of Richard Bober as the illustrator. The podcast highlights the significance of artist recognition and the efforts to ensure proper attribution for creative work.
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The Cover That Started A Hunt
- Sarah Elizabeth remembered a lurid 1976 Wrinkle in Time cover that haunted her research for The Art of Fantasy.
- She couldn't find the artist credit and posted to Reddit asking for help, sparking the investigation.
Missing Credits Were Common Practice
- The 1976 Dell paperback had no artist credit anywhere on the book or standard databases.
- That lack of attribution is a recurring industry problem that hides many illustrators' names.
The Art Director Who Couldn't Recall
- Amory tracked down former Dell art director Bruce Hall, who remembered the painting but couldn't name the artist.
- That led to a wider human-sleuthing approach after corporate records proved unavailable.
