Consists of typescript, photocopied typescript and printed material, a letter from David McDuff to Neil Astley, regarding the submitted essays. The typescript poems are edited with notes and white correction fluid.

Consists of photocopies of typescript and printed text. Some have correction annotations and handwritten pagination.

Consists of typescript of contents and introduction, photocopied typescript of poems and photocopies of printed work.

Consists of printed work and photocopies that have been annotated and used for setting.

Consists of various different edits - printout and photocopies of poems for the publications, notes on these and correspondence regarding its formation.

Consists of correspondence from Philip Levine regarding the publication, a Book Contact Notice, photocopied poems and a selection of proofs.

Consists of photocopies of typescript and proofs. These are sometimes interspersed and there are notes where a new poem has been added or changes made.

Consists of typescripts and annotated proofs, with revisions and corrections. There is correspondence between Geoffrey Dutton and Neil Astley regarding the publication. There are also attached articles, book reviews and literary criticism, for example Anne Stevenson reviewing Geoffrey Dutton. There is also correspondence with Design Group Computer graphics and Bryan Williamson: Photosetting & Artwork.

Consists of various, photocopies, printed work, newspaper clippings and some proofs of different sections of the publication. These have annotations regarding setting and changes.

Consists of typescript of poetry, and the preface. There are photocopies of poetry, which have been annotated. Mock-ups of the cover and preliminaries have been drawn by hand. There is also a letter from Tony Curtis to Gordon Brown regarding his contribution to the anthology, and requesting a change to his biographical information.