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 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 duplicated printouts of written sections of this publication, some photocopies of photographs and manuscript versions of sections. There are mock-ups of the front cover and some proofs. There is also a contract between Bloodaxe Books and Jimmy Forsyth and letters between the printers, Neil Astley, John Berger and Ian Jeffrey.

Consists of some copies of text but also photographs and images.

Consists of correspondence regarding the publication including proofs, translations, photography with photographs of the author, rights management, book contract notice and updated poems.

Consists of various parts of the publication cut into sections and put into labelled envelopes.

Consists of a sheet of paper demonstrating what images will be used for the publication and where they will be placed. This is annotated in red ink by Neil Astley.

Consists of letters from Brendan Kennelly to Neil Astley regarding the publication, including edited versions of poems. There is a letter from Ake Persson to Neil Astley regarding undertaking a PhD on Brendan Kennelly's poetry. There is also a layout and pagination guide for the publication.

Consists of photocopies of original work, editor's notes, book contract, listed corrections and letters to Neil Astley regarding the collection.