Statement for University of York 40th Anniversary Brochure
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A letter from University of York (5 March, 2003) requesting a brief statement for 40th anniversary publication, together with Swift's statement (90 words, typescript).
Uncollected Stories and Short Fiction: Extract from Ever After (Published in Granta)
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Page proofs, with annotations in pencil, of an extract from Ever After (chapters 2 and 6) published in Granta. With a letter to Swift (27 March, 1991) from Tim Adams, Deputy Editor, Granta, referring to the proofs, and with an information card written by Swift identifying the material.
Uncollected Stories and Short Fiction: Extract from Last Orders (Published in Granta)
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Three sets of page proofs (with three additional sheets) relating to an extract from Last Orders published by Granta prior to the novel's publication. With related correspondence between Swift and Granta: two cards and a letter from Granta (17 August, 23 August, and 27 November, 1995); one lett...
1. 1983. Best of Young British Novelists promotion by the Book Marketing Council. Letter to Swift (23 August, 1982) advising that he has been chosen as one of the novelists to be promoted during the period 28 February - 12 March 1983. With associated marketing materials, a group photograph of th...
1. 1995-97. Publicity schedule for Last Orders, proposed dustjacket, and advance extract from uncorrected proofs. With associated correspondence (1995-97). Also, press cuttings from The Guardian, The Observer, Newcastle Chronicle & Journal, and the South London Press. 2. 2003. Promotional s...
Reviews of Plays and Films for Times Literary Supplement
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Reviews for the Times Literary Supplement (TLS) as follows: Our Friends in the North by Peter Flannery (Barbican) - typescript, page proof and page from TLS (25 June, 1982). Insignificance by Terry Johnson (Royal Court Theatre) - typescript (two copies), page proof and page from TLS (30 July, 19...
Radio Adaptation of Last Orders: Newspaper Cuttings
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Photocopies of radio schedules (from The Guardian, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, and The Independent) referring to the Radio 4 broadcast of Last Orders on 10 February, 1997. With brief newspaper review by Martin Hoyle. Also, an appreciative copy letter (without date) from Leslie Wakerell to M...
Third draft of the adaptation by Fred Schepisi, identified as 'Latest' on the title page. Although the title page is dated 11 August 2000, this draft incorporates changes dated 16 October [2000] in the revised Second Draft (Add MS 88919/45/3). 115 numbered sheets, with annotations in pencil. ...
Ever After: Proofs for U.S. Edition ('First Pass Pages Master')
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Complete text in early printed format (Alfred A Knopf Inc), with type-setting marks throughout and very occasional textual changes. With covering letter from Knopf (5 March, 1992), and original file-front.