A. P. Watt & Son 1883-1917.
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Creator:
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A.P. Watt (Firm). |
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Phys. Desc:
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1 linear ft. ( 2 boxes). |
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Call Number:
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MS#1310 |
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Location:
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Rare Book & Manuscript Library |
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Biographical Note
Founded in 1875 by Alexander Pollock Watt (1834-1914), A. P. Watt is the longest-established literary agency in the world.
It is also one of the most dynamic and successful. The literary estates this agency represents include those of some of the
foremost British and Irish writers of the 20th Century. Its current authors include leading novelists, biographers, historians,
and specialist writers pre-eminent in their field. The agency also represents some outstanding children's authors and illustrators,
and, in its film and television department, a select number of screenwriters and directors. A. P. Watt's clients include a
Nobel Prize winner, four Booker Prize winners, three Orange Prize winners, several Whitbread Prize winners, and the first
Children's Laureate. Its writers have achieved some outstanding No 1 bestsellers, several long-running television series,
and three of Hollywood's top box office successes.
Scope and Contents
Mostly testimonial letters from satisfied clients of A.P. Watt, praising his services. Many of the letters were published
in promotional brochures. Two of these books, COLLECTION OF LETTERS ADDRESSED TO A.P. WATT BY VARIOUS WRITERS (London, 1893)
& LETTERS ADDRESSED TO A.P. WATT (London, 1894), are included in the collection. There were other editions published in 1889,
1898, 1899, 1924, 1929, etc.
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