Manuscripts and research material for Lyra's Oxford by Philip Pullman
Single Item
MS. Eng. c. 7801
Held at the Weston Library
Includes:
- (fols. 2-24) Handwritten manuscript of Lyra's Oxford with alterations and plot notes
- (fols. 25-50) Drafts of the map of Oxford in various stages of design along with printed drafts of the text for the adverts on the reverse of the map
- (fols. 51-8) Drafts of the Jericho insert along with photocopied pages of Baedeker's The Eastern Alps, used for research
- (fols. 59-60) Printed drafts of text for Mary's postcard
- (fols. 61-5) Handwritten research notes and printed draft text for the cruise brochure
- (fols. 66-8) Printed drafts of the introduction and dedication page
- (fols. 73-8) Designs for the front and back cover
- (fols. 80-5) Page layout designs
- (fols. 86-233) Four text runs dated 25 Apr., 14 May, 16 May and 20 May 2003
- (fols. 234-68) Documents relating to the audio book
- (fols. 269-72) Fan letter, 12 Jan. 2010
Dates
- 2002-2010
Extent
272 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Conditions Governing Access
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Some material (fols. 31, 67, 72, 234, 269-270) is closed.
Some material (fols. 31, 67, 72, 234, 269-270) is closed.
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 7801, fols. 1-2].
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Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. c. 7801
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 6450
Abstract
Manuscripts and research material for Lyra's Oxford by Philip Pullman
Biographical / Historical
Philip Pullman (b. 1946) is an author and playwright best known for the his Dark Materials trilogy, of which Lyra's Oxford is a sequel. For further information see Who's Who 2010.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Philip Pullman in Feb. 2010
- Title
- Manuscripts and research material for Lyra's Oxford by Philip Pullman
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD Version 2018
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk