A brief statement (1 sheet) for Swift's publishers (Picador), intended for the promotion of Tomorrow in Germany. With an identifying cover-sheet supplied by Swift.
1. Autograph manuscript, dated February 1979. With small sheet of notes. [32 sheets] 2. Author's typescript. [23 sheets] 3. Proof, with annotations in pencil. [9 A3 sheets folded]
Book Jacket and Cover Designs: The Sweet Shop Owner
Scope & Content:
Different cover designs (without dates) from Penguin, Picador and Vintage International. With two additional images in the form of small colour prints (95 x 75mm).
A set of proofs ('first pass') supplied by Alfred A Knopf, with covering letter (9 March, 2007). Also, some notes made by Swift and a printed e-mail from him (14 March, 2007) concerning changes.
Various letters from readers, some of which have copy replies from Swift attached (substantive replies marked with a red flag). The letters are divided within the file according to year. With three letters (1990, 1993) in French.
Various letters from readers, some of which have copy replies from Swift attached (substantive replies marked with a red flag). The letters are divided within the file according to year. With two letters, and a reply from Swift, in French (1996).
Radio script (in first and final drafts) by Mike Walker, recording schedule, colour photographs of location recording, and a post-production letter from Walker together with broadcast information.
Promotional tour arranged by Penguin Books. Itinerary (Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane) with related communications, and a cutting of a 'Profile' article on Swift from Vogue Australia (October 1988).