Consists of reviews, permissions letters, edited proofs, biographies of contributors and some correspondence.

Consists of working papers relating to the publication including typesetting mock-ups, abridged sections of material, full versions of material, information on Tony Harrison, printed essays and lists of essays.

Consists of proofs, and printed sections of the publication which are annotated and edited.

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 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.

Consists of a typescript, proof and printouts of poems for the publication.

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.