CONTEMPORARY ANGLO-AMERICAN LITERATURE - Leon Uris (Baltimore, 1924 - Shelter Island, 2003) - A

Leon Uris (Baltimore, 1924 - Shelter Island, 2003)5 photos with dedication signed; 4 typed letters signed; 1 autograph note signed; typed drafts with autograph notes from chapter 7 of the novel "The Haj" (1984) by American bestselling novelist who mainly wrote fictional historical novels such as "Exodus" (1958) and "Trinity" (1976).Three typed letters signed to Rolando Pieraccini March 23, 1976 informing him that he has forwarded: "a copy of EXODUS and a copy of MILA 18 in Finnish and have included an autographed photograph". 1 p., on the author’s letterhead.November 30, 1983. Pieraccini is setting up an exhibition of his collection including Uris’ works and he sincerely responds to him: "I am certainly flattered by your devotion to my works. I have no objection to your exhibiting your collection and enclosed you will find a kit which includes a biography, two speeches, two articles, several photographs and an early draft of a chapter of my new novel. It is called THE HAJ and will be published in America in April". 1 p., on the author’s letterhead.February 8, 1984. Advising on his new novel: "will be published in America in April, and would expect their translation into Finnish is already underway. It should be published there by the end of the year". 1 p., on the author’s letterhead.Two typed letters signed June 24, 1986. To Tuula Wikander, on his tense relationship with the Russian literary market: "my books are banned in Russia, but there have been numerous illegal translations. The most famous of these is EXODUS which sells on the black market for several hundred dollars. A lot of people in the Soviet Union have gone to prison for being involved with a translation or distribution of EXODUS". 1 p., on the author’s letterhead.February 15, 1985. To Peter Michielsen. Sends conditions and details for an interview: "the only condition on photographing is that no pictures be taken of the exterior of the house or mention of it’s exact location and no pictures of our infant daughter". 1 p. Envelope included.Draft with autograph corrections of a chapter of the novel "The Haj" with an autograph note signed with a description of the draft.Five photographic potraits with autograph dedication signed. x2 (20.5 x 25 cm); (20 x 20 cm); (25.5 x 25 cm); (22 x 16.5 cm); (25 x 20 cm).