Typed letter, signed. To Miss Lorraine Rothbard, on Shaw's personal letterhead, discussing "an enormously long story"

Shaw, Irwin

Published by 349 W. 22nd Street, New York [NY], 1950

About this Item

1 page, signed in ink. 4to. An early letter from Shaw's writing career penned two years after the publication of his first novel, The Young Lions, to literary scholar Lorraine Rothbard, reading: "Dear Miss Rothbard: Thank you very much for your letter. The only thing that I might possibly have for Facet is an enormously long story of about 9,000 words. If the length is not out of the question for you, let me hear from you. Yours Truly, Irwin Shaw" Rothbard and copublisher, Sally Wornoner, originally chose Facet as the title of their new arts magzine, but changed the name to Diameter. They only published two issues in March and April of 1951, before the magazine closed due to lack of funds. Old folds, minor edge toning, else fine.

Seller Inventory # 365715

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Typed letter, signed. To Miss Lorraine Rothbard, on Shaw's personal letterhead, discussing "an enormously long story"
• Publisher: 349 W. 22nd Street, New York [NY]
• Publication Date: 1950
• Binding: 1 page, signed in ink. 4to
• Signed: Signed
• Seller catalogs:
  • Literature