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- April 1979 - Oct 1993 (Creation)
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1 item, paper
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Consists of correspondence between Douglas Dunn and Neil Astley regarding sending copies of the publication, publication reviews, discussing other poet's publications and recommendations, cover artwork and rights. They also discuss general correspondence surrounding "Ten North-East Poets". There is also general correspondence regarding the collection and decisions surrounding its publication. There is correpondence with Neil Astley and Piotr Sommer regarding Bloodaxe's publication program, difficulties it is encountering and the future of Bloodaxe. There is correspondence between Peter Davies and Neil Astley regarding the Northern Arts Travel Awards. Also included is a printout of a review titled "Plain Truths & Home Cooking" which talks about Douglas Dunn and a printout of several poems from the collection which is annotated by Neil Astley adding print setting information.
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Restricted for 75 years under the terms of the United Kingdom's Data Protection Act 1998 as material potentially contains personal information about living individuals. To make a subject access request in relation to personal data held in this material relating to you, or to apply to view using a Section 33 exemption (for research, statistical or historical purposes only), please contact mailto:lib-specenq@ncl.ac.uk .
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Bloodaxe Books and Author.