Add MS 89284/1/174

Material for Michael Palin's book Limericks, as follows:

• letters to Palin from Caroline Roberts, editor at Hutchinson, regarding the idea of the book, names of potential illustrators - including examples of illustrations by Peter Till and Tony Ross - schedule for the book, the idea of a Cyril story, final decision on Tony Ross as illustrator and proofs of his illustrations for the book, book cover, book layout, publicity for the book, sales figures, and a possible 'Nonsense' book, 2 Apr 1984-18 Oct 1986;
• drawings by Caroline Holden and Martin Honeysett, with letter from Palin to Holden including 'The young fellow from Wapping' limerick, 16 Apr 1985;
• letters from Rosemary Canter and Alison Berry at Arrow Publications regarding cover design and copy, and final design of the paperback edition, 11 Nov 1985, 14 Feb and 21 Aug 1986;
• card to Palin from 'Michael' with wishes for Christmas and mentioning Palin's show at the Belfast Festival 1985, Dec 1985;
• letters to Palin from fans with thanks and congratulations for the book, one with reply from Palin with a limerick, 1986;
• letter from Palin to Caroline Roberts in response to her suggestion for a book of nonsense, 5 Apr 1986;
• notes by Anne [James] on the terms of the agreement for the book, 6 Aug 1984;
• memorandum of agreement between The Gumby Corporation (on behalf of Palin) and Hutchinson for the book, [1984];
• notes on loose paper in Palin's handwriting regarding Palin's fees and copy for paperback cover, Mar 1985 and Feb 1986;
• royalty statement, 31 Mar 1988;
• photocopies of press reviews, 1985;
• printout of article from The Guardian (G2) with a guide to the best ever children's books, 14 May 2010.