Will Self: Shark (background notes and newspapers)
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Various printed and autograph notes, 'post-it' notes, and two newspapers, including: Daily Express (2 Nov 1939), open at p. 3 ('Raymond's mother sees him off to the war' - includes photograph of farewell kiss). The Guardian (4 May 1970) open at p. 4 (report from Calcutta: 'Bengal violent - in a ...
E-mail correspondence (2003-04) with Andrew Wylie ('I wonder whether you'd ever consider having a conversation about representation'). Includes Self's outlines for three books. General professional correspondence, 2004-14, arranged chronologically.
(1). 'Report on HIV for General W Self, VC'. Report collating information about HIV and its treatment, as well as information about relevant organisations and pressure groups. Authorship not indicated (pp. 1-59). (2) E-mail messages: Two messages from Nicholas Adams (29 May and 5 June 2002) for...
(1). Original colour artwork by Martin Rowson for the article by Self, 'Gin Lane Revisted', FT Magazine (26 Jul 2013). Signed by Rowson and dated 2013. With buff backing card annotated 'Will - St Giles' in Rowson's hand. (2). For reader convenience, a printed copy of the article (1 sheet, derived...
Will Self Family Papers: Lady Self, letters received from Sandra Self
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Letters received from Sandra Self (formerly Gough, née Moiseiwitsch, third wife of Peter Self). With the exception of a letter of condolence received in 1975, following the death of Sir Henry Self, and a letter received in 1980 following Peter's announcement of his (newly-rekindled) relationshi...
Will Self: Marriage to Kate Chancellor (greetings cards received and related family material)
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(1). Engagement and wedding cards received (date of marriage: 10 June 1989). (2). Cards of congratulation on the birth of Alexis (July 1990). (3). Other family cards (of later date) and writing by children. (4). 'List - for Party'. Undated list of guests, in Kate Self's hand (1 sheet, punched for...
Will Self: Dr Mukti and Other Tales of Woe ('Dr Mukti' - draft B)
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Complete typewritten text (unmarked), pp. 1B-145B. Together with the book's title-page (four 'post-it' notes attached), contents page, Acknowledgements (2003), and dedication.