BIB_ID
332383
Accession number
MA 8011.1
Creator
Harmon, James L.
Display Date
1990 Aug. 7.
Credit line
Purchased on the Drue Heinz Fund for Twentieth Century, 2012.
Description
1 item (1 p.) ; 27.8 cm
Notes
Formerly stapled to Vollman's list of advice (MA 8011.2).
N.B. Take my advice was not published until 2002 (New York: Simon & Schuster).
Part of a small collection including William T. Vollman's list of advice and two related letters; see collection-level record for more information.
N.B. Take my advice was not published until 2002 (New York: Simon & Schuster).
Part of a small collection including William T. Vollman's list of advice and two related letters; see collection-level record for more information.
Provenance
Purchased on the Drue Heinz Fund for Twentieth Century, 2012.
Summary
Asking him to contribute to a book he is editing, titled Take my advice: Recommendations for the next generation, noting that the compilation is forthcoming from Ballantine (1991) and listing some of the contributors. Discussing his admiration for Vollmann's work, remarking "I wanted MORE THAN ANYTHING to include something from you." With a postscript emphasizing that "a tremendous number of high school and college kids will have access to this book. A few timely words from you would have an immense impact. We'll listen." With an autograph note signed by Vollman in the upper margin, returning his advice (MA 8011.2), noting that his comments are sincere, and asking Harmon not change single word.
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