Will Self reflects on having his archive newly acquired by the British Library
Will Self’s archive includes drafts of novels, his cartoons, a full hard-drive, family documents and letters received from other writers. At this event he meets fellow author Hanif Kureishi, also archived at the Library. They explore the experience of passing on a lifetime of work to the national collection, alongside that of Harold Pinter, John Berger, J G Ballard, Joan Bakewell, Beryl Bainbridge and many others.
Also taking part is Brendan King, former assistant to Beryl Bainbridge and author of the acclaimed new biography Beryl Bainbridge: Love by All Sorts of Means.
Read curator Chris Beckett’s blog about the Will Self archive here.
Image: by Jerry Bauer
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| Name: | On Being Archived: Will Self, Hanif Kureishi and Guests |
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Knowledge Centre The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB Show Map How to get to the Library |
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| Enquiries: | +44 (0)1937 546546 boxoffice@bl.uk |