Will Self Family Papers: Elaine Self, notebooks and photocopy diaries 1983-86
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(1). Journal entries on loose sheets for 26 July 1983 (Siena, 'with Anna, Robin & Nick') and for 22-26 April and 8 May 1984. (2). Photocopy entries spanning 26 Dec 1984 - Jan 1985, and 6-8 Apr 1985. (3). Photocopy of very small notebook spanning 2 May - 3 Oct 1985. Two yellow post-it notes at...
Will Self Family Papers: Elaine Self, letters from J. M. Woodward
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Fifty-two letters in envelopes (some with cuttings enclosed) from J. M. Woodward of Gloucester, Massachusetts. The letters are not signed; however, the correspondent's name is given in the letter in the envelope annotated (by Elaine) as 'received 26-5-78'. J. M. Woodward is 'Jimmy' in the memoi...
Will Self: Dr Mukti and Other Tales of Woe ('161' - building plans)
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Three large, folded building plans. City of Liverpool, 22 storey Flats, Sheil Park, Blocks 7, 8 and 9. (1). Sheil Park Block 7, east elevation. August 1963. (2). Sheil Park Block 9, ground floor plan. January 1964. (3). Sheil Park Blocks 7, 8 and 9, typical floor plan. January 1964.
Will Self: The Book of Dave (early and revised drafts, Chapters 7-9)
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Word-processed drafts (and revised drafts) for Chapters 7-9. Heavily revised and annotated by hand, incorporating autograph notes and 'post-it' notes preceding some chapters. Chapter 7, pp. 229-272 (span - some pages within given the same number). Includes notes (3 sheets) preceding the chapter....
Will Self: The Book of Dave (early and revised drafts, Chapters 13-16)
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Word-processed and typewritten drafts (and revised drafts) for Chapters 13-16. Heavily revised and annotated by hand, incorporating autograph notes and 'post-it' notes preceding chapters. Revised chapters are [2005]. Chapter 13 (typewritten), pp. 1-54 (span). Preceded by notes (5 sheets). Chapte...
Will Self: The Book of Dave (Chapters 12-16 1st/2nd draft, typewriter carbons)
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Typewriter carbons, Chapters 12-16, identified by the author as '1st/2nd Draft': Author's title sheet. Chapter 12, pp. 1-43. Chapter 13, pp. 1-54. Chapter 14, pp. 1-50 (p. 8 is blank). Chapter 15, pp. 1-38. Chapter 16, pp. 1-29.
Will Self: The Butt (2nd Draft, Chapter 10 onwards, revised and annotated)
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Typewritten '2nd Draft', from Chapter 10 to the end of the novel. Heavily revised and annotated in pencil, pp. 181-348. A note on the title-page (see previous file) records: 'Begun 29.9.06 / Finished 18.8.07'.