Re: publishing news
Tim O'Connor (tim@roughdraft.org)
Tue, 17 Mar 1998 11:39:28 -0500
> House That Grisham Built? I like that, but, ultimately, my solar plexus
> disdains wants to revolt at the mere mentioning of Grisham.
Yes, that was more or less my point. He's just doing his thing, but
everything is structured around him, it appears.
> in the Morgan Library. I've already heard that it will take what equates
> to a court order just to view the Pynchon letters: a formal application to
> view, a letter of refernce, and then, once at the library, at least two
> library workers watching your every move while the letters are in your
> possession.
Yes -- that's exactly it, as far as the most recent news goes.
> Am I correct (correct me if I'm not), but aren't the Salinger letters in
> the University of Texas library? I wonder if anyone has heard of any
> security measures with them these days?
I've never made it to Austin (yet). 8-(
> >Maynard's book is still scheduled for the winter of 1999, though many
> >observers doubt that she will be quoting from his letters to her, and will
> >therefore be less likely to find herself blocked by an adverse court ruling.
>
> Smart move if she doesn't quote them. I think it's incredulous enough
> that she's coming forward and publishing in light of her relationship with
> Salinger.
Indeed -- but one's perspective changes over time, and old loyalties, I
guess, can die off. Which is sad. But real.
--tim