Correspondence, including bank statements, relating to the Jason Schone memorial Prize. Treasurer: Will Self. The Prize takes the form of an essay competition open to undergraduate and graduate students at the three universities with which Schone was associated: Birkbeck, University of London; ...
Complete and final typewritten draft, unmarked save for very occasional editorial correction in black ink. Two typewriters used, changing at p. 101. Dated 'May, 2008' on p. 292. With unnumbered front matter and title-pages: 'Foie Humain', pp. 1-70. 'Leberknödel', pp. 71-200. 'Prometheus', pp. 2...
Two typed editorial responses, one from 'Bill' (annotated with the names of twenty-three 'critics/supporters' - Booker Prize related?). Particular remarks on factual accuracy and on the consistency of stylised punctuation.
Twenty-two posters (including some duplicates): (1). 'Shooting Stars'. Colour photo-collage of various panel members from the British television comedy programme, including Will Self, who appeared in the 2002 series. In the photo-collage, panel members are (thinly) 'in disguise'. 300 x 420 mm. (...
Various items (2006-2014) followed by some undated material: (1). 'Evening Standard Column'. Word-processed (2 sheets, annotated). Dated 8 March 2006. (2). Article on 'Fathers 4 Justice' and founder Matt O'Connor. Published: GQ magazine (text dated 22 Mar 2006). Word-processed text (4 sheets), t...
Three notebooks (A-C): (1). Notebook A (spiral-bound pad, 210 x 125 mm). Some 'post-it' notes attached. Reference to 'Westway 5/3/93'. (2). Notebook B (155 x 110 mm). Entries 1992-94. Includes notes for My Idea of Fun. (3). Notebook C (155 x 110 mm). Entries 17 Apr 1994 - 21 Mar 1995. Many pages...
From 1995 onwards, Self's notebooks are generally consistent in format: small black reporter notebooks with elastic closure, each 125 x 75 mm. Entries are usually brief and not dated, and the hurried hand is difficult to read. The notebooks are a work tool, recording interview notes, journalism ...