Consists of correspondence between Neil Astley and Ian Duhig regarding general correspondence and advice surrounding the collection and decisions surrounding its publication. Within the letters there are comical exchanges between Neil Astley and Ian Duhig whilst explaining decisions behind the collection. There is a more serious letter explaining to Ian Duhig that there was a slip-up with administration and that he did not receive the Poetry Book Society Recommendation. Included is a letter with a list of corrections to be made to a proof that was sent. There are several postcards regarding the dedication and acknowledgements. There is correspondence with Jane Lewis asking permission to use her artwork titled the "Singer" for the front cover and with Brendan Kennelly regarding the artwork.

Consists of correspondence regarding the publication, including decisions to publish, various editing decisions on poems, jacket cover mock-up and corrections. Also included is a letter regarding another submitted manuscript for "Baby".

Consists of correspondence regarding the publication including an unsigned book contract, updated versions of the collection and contents reordering.

Consists of correspondence regarding the publication including, cover image, author photograph, corrected proofs, and copies sent out for review.

Consists of a correspondence regarding the publication process, there are several submissions of small amounts of new poems which have built up to make the full collection. There is also correspondence regarding the cover image and publicity work. The CD holds two word documents that are the blurb and collection and two JPEGS that are photographs of the author.

Consists of final typescripts and photocopies of the publication, with correspondence regarding this between Neil Astley and Stewart Conn. There are letters from well known Scottish poets which Stewart Conn has contacted regarding the publication. There is also a typescript titled "New Poems" which is part of "The Luncheon of the Boating Party". Neil Astley has contacted "The Late show" regarding the "The Luncheon of the Boating Party" publication.

Includes letters relating to Selima Hill's appointment as a Royal Literary Fund Fellow, as well as suggestions of art work for the front cover.

Includes letters and postcards of a general nature, as well as relating to suggestions of art work for the front cover and a letter from a member of the public.

Includes letters relating to proofs and suggestions of art work for the front cover.

Includes letters and postcards of a general nature.