Working papers and proof copy for 'Aren't You Rather Young To Be Writing Your Memoirs?'
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Correspondence relating to the publication of 'Aren't You Rather Young To Be Writing Your Memoirs?', publicity documents, book jacket, layout of title page and draft blurb for the publication. Typescript draft of the introduction with annotations, completed 4 May 1973. Paperback proof copy of 'Ar...
Drafts of short stories by B.S. Johnson for 'Statement Against Corpses'
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Includes 'Broad Thoughts from Home' (previously a deleted chapter from 'Travelling People'), 'Anything was better/Think of all the oicks and tearaways', 'Sheela-na-gig', 'The Rook Rifle', 'Clean Living is the Real Safeguard', 'Only the Stone' and three untitled pieces.
Notes and drafts relating to 'Aren't You Rather Young To Be Writing Your Memoirs?'
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Rough typed and autograph notes regarding the planning of an anthology of Johnson's shorter prose 1960-1970. Short prose pieces for possible inclusion in the anthology, including photocopies of published pieces. Short prose drafts with annotations and corrections, including a typed justification ...