- NewmanL/A/A2/Brain/9
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- 13 June 1960
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Encloses pull of the block for the end-papers to "Field with Geese".
Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Encloses pull of the block for the end-papers to "Field with Geese".
Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Reassures Lyn of the quality of the proofs of illustrations they will send her. Urges her to send any additions to her text sooner rather than later.
Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Apologises for not having phoned Lyn. Informs her that the proofs of "Field with Geese" will not be ready until after last week of July. Promises to send Lyn and Mr Leigh a set of proofs of the photographs.
Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Enthuses over photographs taken by Mr Leigh for "Field with Geese".
Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Encloses blurb for "Field with Geese". Covers endpaper and photographs. Includes Lyn's revision of the blurb.
Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Lyn for the second impression of "Alison Cairns" and her "long, telling letter". Praises "Alison Cairns". Mentions Maurice Lindsay and his piece on Lyn's book for Border Television.
Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Admires Lyn's decision to become her own publisher, and assures her that he is asking for a copy of "Alison Cairns". Regrets that they lost touch as he is now working for Oxford University Press, who he believes would have been interested in publishing her. Relates the end of his time at Bedford College in June 1965. Suggests that Lyn writes to Maurice Lindsay.
Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Refers to his sociology studies and combined tutorship-studentship at Bedford College. Mentions his brother's marriage. Asks to be updated on the progress of Lyn's latest manuscript.
Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Reports that Lyn's letter reached him by way of the Traveller's Club. Informs her that he is a Sociology teacher at Bedford College. Sends Lyn his sympathies about the rejection of her manuscript by Hamish Hamilton. Offers to write to friends in publishing about her book. Warns her that Fabers view her as a 'difficult author'. Writes that he hasn't seen Kit Barclay Russell.
Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Relates his experiences in the Congo and working for a publisher in Nigeria. Informs her that he is returning to England as soon as possible. Expresses interest in Lyn's new writing project.
Brain, Richard (fl 1960-1967)