Consists of photocopied versions of the collection, author's photograph, correspondence regarding international copyright, production costs, book contract, publication schedule, and the book introduction.

Includes drafts of individual poems, suggestions of art work for the front cover and letters of a general nature. Also contains editorial correspondence relating to Trembling Hearts in the Bodies of Dogs.

Consists of correspondence between Neil Astley and Helen Ivory, this includes her first submission to Bloodaxe, Book Contract, updated poetry, photographs of the author, discussion regarding the name of the publication and its front cover.

Consists of correspondence between Neil Astley and Jenny Joseph regarding the initial submission, changes and the proofs.

Consists of returned author's proofs, a photocopied typescript, correspondence regarding the publication, including themes such as cover image, readings, publicity, blurb and biography. Also included is an invitation decline for Bloodaxe Books "Birthday" from Philip.

Consists of author's photographs, correspondence regarding submission, reviews for "Dirty Washing", publication program, book contract, readings, publicity, progression with collection completion and payments.

Consists of correspondence regarding the publication, including accepting the collection, artwork advice notice, edited proofs and publicity.

Consists of correspondence regarding the publication including, cover art, updated versions of the collection - these are attached with general personal correspondence.

Consists of correspondence between Peter Didsbury and Neil Astley regarding the publication and personal life, there is a partial typescript. Some pages are typed on the back of forms from the Humberside County Council Social Services Department and a proof. Neil Astley also corresponds with Stuart Ross regarding artwork. There is also correspondence regarding an anthology with Kilnhurst Publishing Company.

Consists of correspondence regarding the publication, including photos for the cover, edited proof pages and the initial decision to publish.