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Copy of brief summary of Lionel Luckhoo’s book. He gave it to Mark Lane to give [to] his publisher in the US. I don’t know how Mark reacted nor will he follow through? Should it be pushed eventually Lionel will ask about it.
Harriet [Tropp]
Legal file
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Letter from Lionel Luckhoo to Mark Lane, September 1978
[Letterhead of Lionel Luckhoo]
19th September, 1978
Dear Mark,
I send herewith a Synopsis of the Chapters of my biography and the Introduction. This is the work of Fred Archer who has written several books and who is seeking a publisher in the United States. If you could send this copy to your agent on the basis of finding a suitable publisher and if the arrangements are satisfactory to the author, Fred Archer, 126 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6, Jamaica, W. T., then such sum as is agreed between your agent and Mr. Archer will be payable out of the proceeds.
I would prefer that alterations be conducted between your agent and Mr. Archer as I do not wish to be involved (financially).
There will be a wide market in the entire Caribbean for my book. Already the Sun newspaper, the Trinidad Guardian are seeking rights of republication. I have no doubt the papers in Jamaica and indeed the entire Caribbean will be making the same approaches.
From the UK point of view my own contacts – Lord Cudlipp formerly of IPC and my BBC and ITV contacts in London will be given an opportunity of using the material under suitable arrangements.
We are concerned with getting a reputable agent who could do the groundwork and enter into some agreement with Mr. Fred Archer for the US market.
It was a pleasure meeting you and I look forward to our renewed association in the near future.
Yours,
/s/ Lionel
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(Synopsis and Introduction of Luckhoo book not transcribed)