Early drafts and material for the novel, including final copies, proofs and other papers relating to the publication of 'Albert Angelo'. Originally the novel's working title was 'Samuel Angelo'. This was Johnson's second novel and had cut outs in the pages, allowing the reader to read lines fu...
Includes some early theatre reviews, opinion letters and articles written for publication in newspapers and magazines. Articles include a variety of subjects including football, literature, theatre, film, artchitecture, writing and publishing.
Children's writing examples, recording Johnson's experience of teaching in primary schools. Includes manuscipt material used in '8 to 10 Barbarians' and unused material, 10 Sep 1964. The quote "like a fairy [fiery] elephant" was found among these children's pieces.
Letters from Stuart Crampin to B.S. Johnson, including a letter from Johnson writing to Crampin. Crampin was a friend of Johnson's from King College London, whose wife was Roma Crampin.
Correspondence from and to John Furse, film and television director/writer/producer, including nineteen postcards and some poems. Also includes a letter by Johnson about Furse.