The Man.

BRIGGS (Raymond).

Publication Date: 1992

About this Item

Proof copy. 4to. Original illustrated wrappers, dust jacket. London, Julia MacRae Books.  The publisher, Julia MacRae's proof copy, with a few annotations by her on post-it notes, and her ownership signature to the title page.  Julia MacRae (1934?2023) was an important figure in the world of children's publishing, some of her significant contributions include Eric Carle?s The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas. During her career she worked as an editor for Constable, Collins and Hamish Hamilton where she became the first female board member and one of the first women in any publisher?s boardroom. In an interview with ?Women in Publishing: An Oral History? MacRae speaks about her experiences as the first female member of the board, and how hard she had to work to get there.  In 1979 she left Hamish Hamilton having become not only the managing director of the children?s book division, but also the director of both Hamilton and its parent company Thomson Books. She established her own imprint Julia MacRae Books, initially part of Franklin Watts, then Walker Books, and finally Random Century.  MacRae worked on Briggs? books while she was at Hamish Hamilton and she would go on to publish his works under the imprint she established in 1979.   A very good copy, with some wear and chipping to the extremities of the jacket.

Seller Inventory # 255363

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Man.
• Publication Date: 1992
• Binding: Soft cover
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included