Typed letter signed by novelist KINGSLEY AMIS to his editor For Sale
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Typed letter signed by novelist KINGSLEY AMIS to his editor:
$325.00
AMIS, KINGSLEY. Typed letter signed, one page, 8" x 10", on blue typing paper, bearing the printed letterhead of Gardnor House, Flask Walk, London, 6 May 1980. To Amanda Vaill, an editor at The Viking Press, responding somewhat crossly: ". . . It seems rather absurd to spend years putting a book together and then suddenly call for a speed-of-sound reply. . . . There seems to be nothing to be done about publishing what in 1981 will be a six-year-old interview, but I do think you ought to admit the fact. Some readers may know that I am no longer 53 years old and have published three novels since 1974. Others may be aware that Hampstead and Barnet are different places. . . . I remember making a number of corrections and alterations to that proof, of which the most necessary related to the hilarious emendation on p.202. . . ." Stapled to a photocopy of a biographical statement about Amis, 1 1/4 pages, no place, no date, which Amis has annotated (mostly supplying minor corrections) in black ink. Mailing folds; corner creased; fine.Sir Kingsley William Amis (1922-1995); English novelist, poet, critic, and teacher. He wrote more than 20 novels, six volumes of poetry, a memoir, various short stories, radio and television scripts, along with works of social and literary criticism. Additional images available upon request. Authenticity guaranteed. Seller is a member of PADA (Professional Autograph Dealers Association), ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America Inc.) and ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers). New York residents will be charged sales tax. (#27223/mety)