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John Murray (publishers, London)

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Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:

"Agents Agreements", John Murray educational titles., 1951-1986

 Series
Identifier: Acc.13328/1487-1488
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains over 180 individual editorial files relating to named titles published by John Murray, publishers, from their educational list, largely dating from the 1960s-1990s, with a particular emphasis on the final two decades between 1980-1999. Editorial files primarily contain editorial memoranda and proof corrections sent between editorial and production staff. In certain cases, files also include correspondence between the books’ authors and the publishers, or from third...
Dates: 1951-1986

"Agents Agreements", John Murray educational titles., 1951-1986

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1487
Scope and Contents File contains original and copy memoranda of agreements, and some brief correspondence, relating to the management of foreign sales and distribution rights for John Murray educational publications. A typed index is present listing the contents as follows: "Boxerbooks" (Germany, Austria, Yugoslavia, 1980; "Sven Gade/Sandemand" (Scandinavia, 1967-1979); "Denis Payne" (France, Holland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Greece, 1969); "West Indies/ RIK & HEB" (Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica,...
Dates: 1951-1986

"Agents Agreements", John Murray educational titles., 1952-1974

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1488
Scope and Contents File contains original and copy memoranda of agreements, and some brief correspondence, relating to the management of foreign sales and distribution rights for John Murray educational publications. This file appears to relate to the previous counterpart "agents agreements" file but has not been indexed in the same manner, and was stored separately. However, certain agents and regions are repeated across both files. Content envelopes here include: "L.A.M. Eire & N. Ireland", (1967);...
Dates: 1952-1974

"Cancelled Contracts" file for "A Guide to Brass", by Rachel Field., 1983-1984

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1566
Scope and Contents

File contains publisher correspondence between John Murray, publishers and John Calmann & Cooper Ltd. An original contract between both parties is also present.

Dates: 1983-1984

"Cancelled Contracts" file for "Eating", by Frank E. Huggett., 1978-1981

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1569
Scope and Contents

File contains the original contract signed by the author, alongside a reader's report, and author and publisher correspondence.

Dates: 1978-1981

"Cancelled Contracts" file for "Motives", by Kenneth Clark., 1962-1969

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1573
Scope and Contents

File contains original and copy correspondence between the publishers and third parties concerning the title, editorial memoranda, brief original author correspondence, and the original contract.

Dates: 1962-1969

"Cancelled Contracts" file for "Robert Adam, Vol. II", by John Fleming., 1962

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1575
Scope and Contents

File contains the original contract, a book outline, editorial memoranda, copy and original publisher correspondence, and brief original author correspondence.

Dates: 1962

"Cancelled Contracts" file for "The Caves of Niah", by Hugh Gibb and F.W. Tweedie., 1951-1965

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1576
Scope and Contents

File contains original and copy publisher correspondence with third parties concerning the title. Author correspondence is also present, copy and original, alongside editorial memoranda, and the original contract.

Dates: 1951-1965

"Cancelled Contracts" file for "The Dead Shall be Raised", by John Hedges and Gerald Wait., 1985-1989

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1581
Scope and Contents

File contains editorial memoranda, a prospectus and project proposal for the title, original and copy correspondence between the publisher and third parties concerning the book, copy and original author correspondence with the publisher, costings, and the original contract.

Dates: 1985-1989

"Cancelled Contracts" file for "The Diaghilev Ballet Russe", by Mary Clarke and Clement Crisp., 1987-1989

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1580
Scope and Contents

File contains original and copy publisher correspondence with third parties concerning the title, alongside the original contract, editorial memoranda, and manuscript notes.

Dates: 1987-1989

"Cancelled Contracts" file for "The Enigma of Werner Herzog", by Sheila Johnston., 1984-1988

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1559
Scope and Contents

File contains editorial memoranda, a project proposal form, correspondence with the author Sheila Johnston and others, and a copy of the cancelled publishing contract. A copy of a letter from director Werner Herzog is also present.

Dates: 1984-1988

"Cancelled Contracts" file for "The Last Sailors", by Neil Hollander and Harald Mertes., 1979-1982

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1577
Scope and Contents

File contains original and copy publisher correspondence with third parties concerning the title, as well as a film-related project. Author correspondence is also present, copy and original, alongside editorial memoranda, brief photocopied illustrations, and the original contract. An original letter from Edward Heath M.P. to Neil Hollander is also present.

Dates: 1979-1982

"Cancelled Contracts" file for "Turner's Human Landscape", by Eric Shanes., 1981-1987

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1562
Scope and Contents

File contains author and third party correspondence, the original contract signed by the author, a publishing report, and manuscript notes.

Dates: 1981-1987

"Cancelled Contracts", for John Murray titles, by authors with surnames beginning A-Z. , 1984-1993

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1558
Scope and Contents File contains original and copy agreements, with some brief correspondence, concerning the following authors and titles: Aylen, L. ("White Zulu"); Bickers, P., and Roxby Art Publishing Ltd. ("Practical History of Painting"); Boynton, L. ("Gillow Furniture"); Buxton, N. ("Walks in Wine Country"); Combs, R. ("Nicolas Roeg", with accompanying author letters); Cook, B. (letters concerning the reversion of rights for "The...
Dates: 1984-1993

"Cancelled Publishing Contracts"., 1962-1993

 Series
Identifier: Acc.13328/1558-1581
Scope and Contents

This series contains 24 files related to book publishing projects which appear to have been cancelled before publication. Files primarily contain correspondence between John Murray, publishers, and the respective authors concerned, alongside original and/or copy contracts, editorial memoranda, and third party letters concerning the projects. A number of these titles appear to have been published subsequently by other publishing houses.

Dates: 1962-1993

Contracts and Cancelled Agreements for John Murray educational titles., 1939-1995

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13328/1476-1489
Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains over 180 individual editorial files relating to named titles published by John Murray, publishers, from their educational list, largely dating from the 1960s-1990s, with a particular emphasis on the final two decades between 1980-1999. Editorial files primarily contain editorial memoranda and proof corrections sent between editorial and production staff. In certain cases, files also include correspondence between the books’ authors and the publishers, or from third...
Dates: 1939-1995

Contracts and correspondence concerning foreign rights for John Murray educational titles., 1962-1984

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1471
Scope and Contents File contains original and copy memoranda of agreements with foreign publishers for the following titles: "Concept Geography" by Spencer Thomas (foreign publisher, Twinburn Ltd.); "Elementary Objective Tests in Chemistry (Teachers' Edition)" by M.A. Atherton (foreign publisher, Umschau Verlag); "Europe 1450-1815" by E.J. Knapton (foreign publisher, Charles Scribner's Sons); "Europe and the World since 1914", by E.J. Knapton and T.K. Derry...
Dates: 1962-1984

Contracts for John Murray educational titles., 1960-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.13328/1476
Scope and Contents File contains a typed index noting authors and titles for which memoranda of agreements (original and copy) are included. Some brief correspondence also appears. Listed titles include: "O Level Revision Tests in Biology"; "A Basic Course of Practical Metalwork"; "A More Perfect Union: The Evolution of American Government"; "A New Scottish History"; "Adventure - Short Stories Series"; "Applied Chemistry"; ...
Dates: 1960-1989

"Old Agreements", John Murray educational titles, by author surname, A-C., 1956-1995

 File
Identifier: Acc.13328/1477
Scope and Contents File contains a typed index noting authors and titles for which memoranda of agreements (original and copy) are included. Some brief correspondence also appears. Listed titles include:Akrill, T.B, and Millar, C.J. ("Mechanics, Vibrations and Waves"); Akrill, T.B., Millar, C.J., and Whelan, P.M. ("Essential Physics for Ordinary Level"); Allen, F. ("Woodwork Objective and Completion Tests for CSE"; "Metalwork Objective and Completion Tests for CSE"); ...
Dates: 1956-1995

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