Correspondence between Olympia Press and the Bureau Littéraire D. Clairouin, March 6, 1959 to May 11, 1959 ., March 6, 1959, May 11, 1959
Scope and Contents
7 items (3 TLS, 4 TL). G. asks after the status of negotiations with Mondadori (3.5.59). Schébéko compiles list of foreign language contracts. Brief return to Steimatzki problem (3.13.59), but moving on to a new issue: the inclusion in the Olympia edition of Lolita of Olympia's foreword, which VN takes as an unauthorized addition to his text, and therefore prohibited by his contract with Olympia (4.15.59). G claims that the foreword (concerning legal matters) is his prerogative, especially given a recent interview by VN misrepresenting (according to G.) Olympia's role in the publication of Lolita. (4.29.59 & 5.11.59).
Dates
- March 6, 1959
- May 11, 1959
Creator
- From the Collection: Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1899-1977. (Person)
- From the Collection: Girodias, Maurice. (Person)
- From the Collection: Schébéko, Marie. (Person)
- From the Collection: Doussia, Ergaz. (Person)
- From the Collection: Nabokova, Vera. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Extent
2.5 cubic feet. (2.5 cubic feet.)
Repository Details
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