The Bodley Head (publishing house)
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1887-.
Biography
The Bodley Head was founded in 1887 as a partnership between Charles Elkin Mathews and John Lane. John Lane became the sole owner in 1894. In 1956 the firm was bought by Max Reinhardt, who in turn sold it to Random House in 1987. Random House was purchased by Bertelsmann AG in 1998 and now functions as a "corporate division" of Bertelsmann. (Source: University of Reading Special Collections)
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Correspondence with potential contributors for The Bodley Head Archaeology series., 1969-1975.
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Identifier: Acc.13542/166
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and...
Dates:
1969-1975.
Correspondence with the publishers The Bodley Head., 1968-1970.
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Identifier: Acc.13542/165
Scope and Contents
Concerns a proposed series of Archaeology books for older children.
Dates:
1968-1970.
Editorial notes for ‘Watchman’, a spy novel by Ian Rankin; with a related contract and advertisements., 1987-2004.
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Identifier: MS.50436
Scope and Contents
Editorial notes, 1987, for Ian Rankin's novel 'Watchman', from Sara Kerruish at The Bodley Head. Folios 1-2.
Contract, 1987, between Ian Rankin, care of Curtis Brown (agents), and The Bodley Head, for Rankin's novel 'Watchman'. Folios 3-14.Includes correspondence to Rankin from Michael Shaw (agent, Curtis Brown) regarding royalties and the contract (Folios 13-14).
Advertisement, 1988, for Ian Rankin's novel 'Watchman' in The Bodley Head catalogue. Folios...
Dates:
1987-2004.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
Letters to Ian Rankin of correspondents with surnames and corporate names beginning A-B., 1983-2015.
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Identifier: MS.50301
Scope and Contents
The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by the surname or corporate name of the correspondents, and chronologically under each name.
Abel, Dominic. See Dominic Abel Literary Agency.Aberdeenshire County Council.Letter, 1999, of Malcolm McAuslin, Area Manager Banff and Buchan, to Ian Rankin concerning a perceived slight on the town of Macduff; with a typescript copy of Rankin’s reply. Folios 1-2.Amnesty International. Print-out...
Dates:
1983-2015.
Partial early draft of Ian Rankin’s novel ‘Knots and Crosses’, notes of Rankin relating to the development of the plot and characters of the novel, and a synopsis; with assorted documents concerning the publication of the novel., 1985-2006.
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Identifier: MS.50357
Scope and Contents
Typescript of Ian Rankin's novel 'Knots and Crosses', 1985, partial early draft; with annotations by the author. Folios 1-26.
Notes of Ian Rankin, 1985-1987, relating to the development of the plot and characters ‘Knots and Crosses’. Folios 27-51.Most of the notes are undated. The notes include early developmental notes and research, including research into the SAS and police ranks. Also included are notes for subsequent drafts. As far as possible, evidence of changes...
Dates:
1985-2006.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, working papers, and published extracts of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and working papers of the novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the police procedural novels of Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts and working papers of the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
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Typescripts of 'Knots and Crosses' by Ian Rankin; with related working papers and administrative materials.