Ellen Datlow is one of the most influential editors of science fiction, fantasy and horror. She was editor of OMNI magazine and Omni Online from 1981 to 1998, establishing it as one of the most prestigious and imaginative publishers of science fiction and fantasy. She consistently attracted submissions by many leading writers, whilst also gaining a reputation for spotting new talent. Under Datlow's stewardship, OMNI published numerous award-winning short stories. She has also edited a number of science fiction, fantasy and horror anthologies, has won several World Fantasy Awards and, in 2002, won a Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor. Ellen Datlow is currently editor of Sci Fiction.
The Ellen Datlow Papers are the correspondence files of Ellen Datlow in her capacity as fiction editor of Omni magazine and Omni Online, 1981-1998. The collection comprises: letters to Ellen Datlow from a plethora of science fiction, fantasy and horror writers submitting their short stories for consideration for publication ; responses from Ellen Datlow to writers regarding their submissions, including proposals for publication or rejections, brief critical analysis of many pieces and longer exchanges with a number of established writers with whom she was acquainted. In 2004, some correspondence files from her role as editor of Sci Fiction to date were added to the collection.
Finding Aid
We are currently listing the Ellen Datlow Papers but are not as yet able to provide a finding aid. However, the collection has been sorted chronologically and alphabetically by author and may be used by researchers.
Access
All material within the Ellen Datlow Papers is available to researchers for consultation in the University of Liverpool Library's Special Collections and Archives Reading Room by prior arrangement. Please note, however, that material cannot be photocopied or otherwise reproduced without written permission from Ellen Datlow and the copyright owners. Please read Using the Collections if you are considering visiting us.
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Related material
The Science Fiction Foundation Collection at The University of Liverpool contains holdings of Omni magazine plus a number of anthologies edited by Ellen Datlow. Please refer to our SF Catalogue for further details. See also Ellen Datlow's website.