Description: Collection of 15 Letters Author: HIGHSMITH, Patricia Title: Collection of 15 Letters Publication: 1985-1991 Description: Unbound. Collection of 15 Typed Letters Signed by Patricia Highsmith to Rolando Pieraccini, the Finnish founder and publisher of Eurographica, along with the original mailing envelopes and a Signed author photograph. Each letter is typed on octavo sheets with the printed letterhead bearing the address of Highsmith's Switzerland residence and with their accompanying envelopes and canceled stamps addressed to Pieraccini in Helsinki. Gelatin silver press photograph, measuring 4"x 5¾" with photo courtesy labels on the back, along with an Inscription: "Patricia Highsmith - with best wishes to Rolando Pieraccini 31 May 1985." Overall near fine or better with typical wear to the letters from being mailed.A group of 15 one-page letters documenting Highsmith's communication with Pieraccini, between 1985 and 1991, leading to the publication of two fine press collections of her work (*The Man Who Wrote Books in his Head* and *Where the Action Is*) and her third and contentious final project, *Julian Symons at 80*. Highsmith is positive in her early letters about having a collection published in Finland. She cheerfully suggests several short stories to include, appreciates his easy manner in fixing a mistake she made signing sheets for the books ("It was a great relief to get your letter"), soothes his worry over minor textual errors ("the three or four that you mention, I think everything is all right"), and praises his choice for the second collection ("a good title for the book ... and I must say I like your selections (also your order of them)." Cracks in her enthusiasm and their working relationship are also apparent. She is disappointed in finding that none of her stories are in Finnish ("I was rather hoping that one story might be translated"), rebuffs his efforts for an in-person meeting ("the trip Zuerich-Locarno would take 3½ hrs by train... but I would prefer that you send the pages for me to sign"), and outright refuses to contribute anything more than a brief statement about Julian Symons for a birthday book he's publishing ("50 words or less, not 900") or to sign sheets ("I am not going to sign 300 pages, etc. and I thought I made that clear"). The birthday book was Highsmith's final collaboration with Pieraccini.A nice collection of letters from Patricia Highsmith highlighting her time with Eurographica in the final years before her death. Seller ID: 536922 Between the Covers Between the Covers has been selling books for more than 30 years. Today we offer a wide ranging inventory, from Modern First Editions to General Used Books to Rare Archival Collections. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All books are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: HIGHSMITH, Patricia
Publisher: Unknown
Year Printed: 1991
Binding: Unbound
Language: English
