Series II: Book Production Files, 1975-circa 2013
- Scope and content:
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This series consists of editorial files related to book production. The files include correspondence, camera-ready copies, original manuscripts, proofer corrections, proofs, and reader's reports. The types of records available differ from title to title. Most of the production material is related to books that were ultimately published by Dalkey Archive Press. There are corrections, correspondence, manuscripts, or reader's reports available for a few works that were not published by Dalkey Archive Press; these works either remain unpublished or were ultimately published by another publisher.
The production records are filed and arranged by author, title, and then roughly by production date. The Press itself maintained records loosely by production year, but these records were unfoldered, undated, and in no definite order. In addition, production records related to one title were not always kept together if work went on over multiple production periods. This being the case, the files are arranged in rough order by type - manuscripts, corrections, and page proofs - which reflects a rough rather than a definite progression of the production work. The Press kept cover letters and related correspondence with the production files, and the presence of correspondence is noted in the container list. Where materials are undated, dates were approximated using dated production materials for the same title or the publication date.
Copies of published books can be found in Series VIII: Library.
Contents
Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions, however, digital materials are still being processed and are currently inaccessible to researchers.
- Parent terms of access:
- Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu