Victoria Poyser Lisi Collection, 1975-2003
By Nicole Yatsonsky
Collection Overview
Title: |
Victoria Poyser Lisi Collection, 1975-2003![]() |
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Predominant Dates: | 1978-1983 |
ID: | 01/ AR0902 |
Primary Creator: | Lisi, Victoria (1949 -) |
Extent: | 4.0 Boxes |
Arrangement: | Items in this collection are arranged into series by type of artwork. |
Date Acquired: | 00/00/2018. More info below under Accruals. |
Languages: | English |
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection contains original artwork, sketches and concept art, prints, published works, and cover illustrations by fantasy artist Victoria Poyser Lisi. Many items are still sealed in their original plastic covers and signed by the artist herself. Several are also framed or attached to matboards. The original pieces and sketches are largely done in watercolor or pencil, though some are painted with acrylics. The content of the pieces ranges from all manner of fantasy-related creatures and scenes, including Santa's workshop, mermaids, angels, wizards and sorcerers, dragons, etc.Collection Historical Note
Biographical Note
Access Information
Access Restrictions:
This collection is not restricted.
Use Restrictions:
Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.
Physical Access Note:
The bulk of this collection is stored off-site and requires a minimum of 24 hour notice prior to use. Items stored in the map case (as indicated below) are located on-site at the Willis Library and available for same day paging.
Reading Room or Duplication Requests
Depending on any access restrictions noted above, you may be able to request items be delivered to our reading room, or that we make reproductions for you. Just click on either the or icons in the listings below to be routed to our request form.
Administrative Information
Repository: | University of North Texas Special Collections |
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Accruals: | 2018-012 |
Acquisition Source: | Kennedy Poyser; Victoria Poyser Lisi |
Acquisition Method: | Gift - transfered from Rare Books |
Separated Materials: | 22 books removed to and cataloged in Rare Books |
Related Materials: | Warren Norwood Collection |
Preferred Citation: | Victoria Poyser Lisi Collection, University of North Texas Special Collections |
Other Note: | Collection items were moved over from Rare Books - initially acquired in 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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Box and Folder Listing
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Series 1: Original Artwork
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Item 1: "Crystal Rose", 1995
This image was used for the cover of Personal Alchemy by Amber Wolfe. The models are Kate Shaw and Julius Lisi. The physical medium is acrylic paint. The call number NC975.5.L57 C79 1995. -
Item 2: "Isis", 1991
The physical medium is acrylic paint. The call number is NC975.5.L57 I85 1991. -
Item 3: "Liquid Dream", 1975
The physical medium is acrylic paint, watercolour, bristol board and polychrome. The call number NC975.5.L57 L56 1975. -
Item 4: "Moon Goddess", 1990
This image was on the cover of Science Fiction Chronicle, November 1997. The physical medium is acrylic paint. -
Item 5: Original cover painting for "Red as Blood", 1983
This original artwork for the cover of the book Red as blood, or tales from the Sisters Grimmer by Tannith Lee. The physical medium is acrylic paint. The call number is NC975.5.L57 R4311 1983. -
Item 6: Original cover painting for "Shadowkeep" by Alan Dean Foster, 1984
The physical medium is acrylic paint. The call number NC975.5.L57 S5299 1984. -
Item 7: Original cover painting for the 1985 reissue of "The Adventures of Alyx", 1985
Original artwork for the reissue cover of the book The Adventures of Alyx by Joanna Russ in 1985. The physical Medium is acrylic paint. The call number NC975.5.L57 A38 1985.
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Series 2: Prints
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Series 3: Sketches/Concept Art
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Series 4: Published Works
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Sub-Series 1: Paperback Books
Paperback books with cover art by Lisi.
These items have been separated to the Rare Books catalog.
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Item 1: "The Game of Empire" by Anderson, Poul, 1985
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Item 2: "Hoka" by Anderson, Poul and Dickson, Gordon R., 1984
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Item 3: "Cluster" by Anthony, Piers, 1977
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Item 4: "The Emperor of Eridanus" by Barbet, Pierre, 1983
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Item 5: "Greyhaven: An Anthology of Fantasy" by Bradley, Marion Zimmer, 1983
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Item 6: "Web of Darkness" by Bradley, Marion Zimmer, 1983
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Item 7: "Masters of Glass" by Easton, M. Coleman, 1985
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Item 8: "Dreams and What They Mean To You" by Gonzalez-Wippler, Migene, 2001
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Item 9: "East of Midnight" by Lee, Tanith, 1977
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Item 10: "A Vision of Beasts: Book One - Creation Descending" by Lovejoy, Jack, 1984
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Item 11: "A Vision of Beats: Book Two - The Second Kingdom" by Lovejoy, Jack, 1984
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Item 12: "A Vision of Beats: Book Three - The Brotherhood of Diablo" by Lovejoy, Jack, 1985
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Item 13: "The Golden Sword" by Morris, Janet, 1977
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Item 14: "Dare to Go A-Hunting" by Norton, Andre, 1990
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Item 15: "Forerunner: The Second Venture"by Norton, Andre, 1985
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Item 16: "House of Shadows" by Norton, Andre and Miller, Phyllis, 1984
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Item 17: "Moon Called" by Norton, Andre, 1983
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Item 18: "Flight in Yiktor" by Norton, Andre, 1986
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Item 19: "Wheel of Stars" by Norton, Andre, 1983
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Item 20: "The Shattered World" by Reaves, Michael, 1984
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Item 21: "Stardance" by Robinson, Spider & Jeanne, 1983
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Item 22: "The Fallen Country" by Sucharitkul, Somtow, 1986
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