ARCHIVE OF MANUSCRIPTS, JOURNALS, ETC. by NOVA, Craig

Manuscripts. Near Fine. A nearly complete archive of original manuscripts, often represented in multiple drafts, both published and unpublished, correspondence, private journals, etc. of this critically acclaimed American writer, friend and contemporary of John Irving, and award-winning author of 14 novels as well as short stories, an autobiography, and numerous other pieces encompassing his 50-year career. Everything but the manuscripts for his first three novels, which are currently in an institution, and perhaps a handful of articles he's written, is present here, along with a great deal of unpublished material, journals, correspondence (mostly in digital format) with writers and others. Also included is a lengthy "Note" about the archive written by Nova to give a sense of perspective on his work and long career. His novels include THE GOOD SON, THE CONGRESSMAN'S DAUGHTER, and TORNADO ALLEY. He has won the Harper-Saxton Award and an O.Henry Award for his story "The Prince." He has received an Award in Literature from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters as well as a Guggenheim Fellowship. Detailed information on request.