File 14 - Publisher correspondence

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UGA P120/3/1/2/14

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Publisher correspondence

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  • 22/09/1981-23/08/2001

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File of correspondence between Tim Robinson and various Irish and UK publishers pitching 'Stones of Aran'. Includes carbon copies of Robinson's letter, draft layout and biographical note, and the letters received in response.

Correspondence between Anthony Farrell of Lilliput Press and Robinson begins (19 Feb 1984) with Farrell expressing his enthusiasm for publishing the manuscript. Carbon copies of some, but not all of Robinson's letters are included in the subsequent correspondence. Subjects discussed include the design and distribution facilities available to the publisher, possible funding sources, a draft legal contract, a newspaper clipping about contractual rights of writers. Robinson's handwritten notes for the launch of Leo Daly's novel 'The Rock Garden' (21 Sep 1984), another book on Aran being published by Lilliput. The correspondence encloses Press Releases announcing the book, includes references and corrections from Robinson, discusses the artwork for the book (proofs included), and a handwritten guest list for the book launch. Some third party correspondence is also within this file, including a CV from a photographer, a review of the book sent to Farrell signed Charlie [ ]. The correspondence continues until 22 Aug 1986.

Third party correspondence from Hans Enters to Anthony Farrell making an offer for the Dutch rights to 'Stones of Aran: Pilgrimage', with an introduction to be written by Cees Nooteboom. (11 Jan 2000). Correspondence between Robinson and Nooteboom, including a piece by Nooteboom entitled 'The Stones of Aran' (Jan 2000-23 Aug 2001).

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      03/04/2017
      16/07/2025

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