File FL0509 - Oberon Press. 1973-1986

5 files of textual material: 6 folders (329 Items)

• Consists of correspondence between representatives of Oberon Press, Ottawa, Ontario, chiefly Michael Macklem, and John Metcalf.
• Letters relating to publication and promotion of The Teeth of My Father, Girl In Gingham and Anthologies edited or co-edited by John Metcalf, including Here and Now, Anthology Series New Canadian Stories (later titled Best Canadian Stories), 1976-1982, and Impressions series (First to Third); discussing books reviewed by John Metcalf, John Metcalf's editing of short story collections by Leon Rooke (The love parlour), Ann Copeland (At peace) and Robert Gibbs (I've always felt sorry for decimals), John Metcalf's evaluation of short stories by Guy Vanderhaeghe and Greg Hollingshead submitted for publication consideration, financial returns for writing and publishing in Canada, Oberon Press publishing contracts and various other topics; and recommending authors for publication consideration by Oberon Press. Includes jacket copy for The Teeth of My Father, promotional quotes for Girl In Gingham, acknowledgements and authors' bio-bibliographies for several Anthologies, publishing contracts, and correspondence with Joan Harcourt relating to co-editing 1976-1977 Best Canadian Stories series.
• Typescript, signed; typescript (carbon copy); handwritten, signed (some photocopy); typescript (photocopy);
• Includes references to the following: The Teeth of My Father : Short Stories; The Teeth of My Father : Short Story; Going Down Slow; The Years in Exile; Review of David Adams Richards' Blood ties; Review of David Adams Richards' The Coming of Winter; Review of Merna Summers' The Skating Party; Review of 74 : New Canadian Stories; The Strange Aberration of Mr. Ken Smythe; Gentle As Flowers Make the Stones; The Practice of The Craft; A Thing They Wear; Beryl; Flowers That Bloom in The Spring; Here and Now; Private Parts : A Memoir; The Lady Who Sold Furniture : novella; General Ludd; Girl In Gingham; 76 : New Canadian Stories; 77 : Best Canadian Stories; 78 : Best Canadian Stories; 79 : Best Canadian Stories; 80 : Best Canadian Stories; 81 : Best Canadian Stories; 82 : Best Canadian Stories; First Impressions; Second Impressions; Third Impressions; Men in bowler hats; The Eastmill Reception Centre.
• New Canadian Stories series (1976) and Best Canadian Stories series (1977) co-edited by Joan Harcourt; Here and Now and Best Canadian Stories series (1978-1980) co-edited by Clark Blaise; Best Canadian Stories series (1981-1982) co-edited by Leon Rooke.

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