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31. Add MS 89203/2/9/5

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89203/2/9/5
Title:
Will Self: Notebooks (1993-94)
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1993-1995
Extent:
1 file (3 notebooks)

32. Add MS 89203/2/9/6

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89203/2/9/6
Title:
Will Self: Notebooks (1995)
Scope & Content:
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 ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1995
Extent:
1 file (4 notebooks)

33. Add MS 89203/2/9/10

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89203/2/9/10
Title:
Will Self: Notebooks (1997)
Scope & Content:
Eleven reporter style small notebooks (A-K), each 125 x 75 mm with elastic closure: (1). Notebook A. Nothing taped to front cover. Various brief entries, including reference to [Allen] 'Ginsberg's death' [5 Apr 1997]. (2). Notebook B. Taped to front cover: 'Macdonalds / Tante Claire / East Ender...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1997
Extent:
1 file (11 notebooks)

34. Add MS 89203/2/9/11

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89203/2/9/11
Title:
Will Self: Notebooks (1998)
Scope & Content:
Five reporter style small notebooks (A-F), each 125 x 75 mm with elastic closure: (1). Notebook A. Taped to front cover: 'Orreries / Chris Morris / Massive Attack'. A number of pages have been cut out of this notebook. (2). Notebook B. Nothing taped to front cover. Various notes, some headed 'Ja...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1998
Extent:
1 file (6 notebooks)

35. Add MS 89203/2/9/12

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89203/2/9/12
Title:
Will Self: Notebooks (1999)
Scope & Content:
Five reporter style small notebooks (A-E), each 125 x 75 mm with elastic closure: (1). Notebook A. Taped to front cover: 'Marianne Faithful / Zaha Hadid / Cate Blanchett / A. L. Kennedy / Notes for Deader [i.e. How the Dead Live] / Deyan Sudjic'. (2) Notebook B. Taped to front cover: 'Library Sp...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1999
Extent:
1 file (5 notebooks)

36. Add MS 89203/2/4/75

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89203/2/4/75
Title:
Will Self: Dorian (further partial draft)
Scope & Content:
Word-processed partial draft, unmarked, comprising: title-page to novel (with four 'post-it' notes attached); Part One title-page; Chapters 1-3, pp. 1-59 ('post-it' note attached to p. 43: 'A week?'); Chapters 4-7, pp. 60-117; Chapter 18 and Epilogue, pp. 294-341.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
[2002]
Extent:
1 file

37. Add MS 89203/2/4/161

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89203/2/4/161
Title:
Will Self: Umbrella (background research, umbrellas)
Scope & Content:
Background information on umbrella manufacturing and design: (1). 'Umbrella-frame manufacturing in the Edwardian era' (2 sheets). (2). Umbrella and walking stick handles - designs and prices (7 x A3 photocopy sheets). (3). Geoffrey Ince, James Ince (Umbrellas): Two Centuries of an East London Fa...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2003-[c 2010]
Extent:
1 file

38. Add MS 89203/2/5/16

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89203/2/5/16
Title:
Will Self: Feeding Frenzy ('Introduction' in draft)
Scope & Content:
Two word-processed drafts of the 'Introduction' to Feeding Frenzy, one draft revised in Self's hand and the other copy-edited by Penny Phillips. Also, a draft 'running order' and an 'Index', both annotated by Self.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2001
Extent:
1 file

39. Add MS 89203/2/12/1

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89203/2/12/1
Title:
Will Self: Professional Correspondence (1984-97)
Scope & Content:
General professional correspondence 1984-95, arranged chronologically. Correspondence with Vintage Books, New York (1994-96). Correspondence with Shambhala Publications, Boston, Massachusetts (1995-96). Correspondence with Grove Atlantic, New York (1991-97).
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1984-1997
Extent:
1 file

40. Add MS 89203/2/4/181

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 89203/2/4/181
Title:
Will Self: Shark (editorial comment)
Scope & Content:
Message and notes (3 sheets including 3 'post-it' notes) from Donna [Poppy]. With and additional sheet of comments (not originally stapled together with the other sheets).
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
[2014]
Extent:
1 file