One notebook entirely filled with post-it notes relating to The Book of Dave (2006). Noted on the fly-leaf: 'The Book of Dave, or: The Knowledge. Begun: 3.45 p.m. 29.3.04'.
(1). 10 Jun 2010, Mills to Self (1 sheet), enclosing 'sample material' from The Secret Quiddity of the W.S.C. Murders. With Self's reply, 7 Jul 2010 (1 sheet). (2). Mills, excerpt from The W.S.C. Murders (pp. 1-59), described by Mills as 'a quirky, comic literary novel which aims to be the litera...
(1). Typed draft, revised by hand [pp. 1-11].(2). Typed draft (single-spaced), revised by hand [pp. 1-5].(3). Typed draft, revised by hand (pp. 1-89). Originally published in The Quantity Theory of Insanity (1991).
A spiral-bound note-pad and various notes in the hand of editor Penny Phillips, together with her typed notes on a suggested 'running order', and two printed e-mail messages (Feb 2001) from Phillips to Self.
Will Self Family Papers: Elaine Self, photocopy diaries 1963-66
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Photocopied diary entries from at least two sources: 23 Aug - 18 Nov 1963. Yellow post-it note in Will Self's hand ('Franconia' - name of ocean liner transporting family to Canada) attached to 4th sheet, and several passages on the following pages marked with yellow highlighter. Also, a note 'ne...
Will Self: The Sweet Smell of Psychosis (notes and initial drafts)
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(1). Various early notes, including 'post-it' notes (4 sheets). (2). Typed passage in draft (2 sheets) corresponding to Great Apes (1997), pp. 54-5. Draft begins: 'A band of Balkan freebooters raided the club' [Sealink Club]. (3). Typed opening in draft (3pp. with carbon copies) (4). Word-pro...
Will Self: How the Dead Live (scrapbook of 'post-it' notes)
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Scrapbook used to gather together many 'post-it' notes generated during the composition of the novel. Includes three additional loose sheets with further notes attached.