Thief of Time, Assorted Draft Pages

This is not a full or formal draft, but is a collection of chapter summaries with a couple drafts of the first three chapters. A list of notes from his editor and a page containing research findings are also included.

The Ghostway, Page Proofs and Revised Proofs, 1984

This is a pre-production proof version of the The Ghostway that was printed by Harper & Row in 1984. It contains numerous layout editing marks and final editorial corrections to the text of the manuscript.

The first page of the manuscript packet is an internal memo between copyeditors at Harper & Row. It reads, "Herewith foul manuscript, foul first pass, and foul third pass, with miscellaneous Xeroxes of repro for corrected pages. Please hold until the author's alteration bill is settled."

As a near-final proof of the printed book, the manuscript pages are not available online. Researchers can view this manuscript in person by visiting the Center for Southwest Research at the University of New Mexico.

The Ghostway, Manuscript and Editorial Correspondence.

This is what appears to be the second manuscript for The Ghostway, it seems to be lightly edited by Tony Hillerman and it is typed on a word processor.

Correspondence Regarding The Fly on the Wall, 1971-1972.

Digital renditions of correspondence relating to The Fly on the Wall are currently being prepared for online publication. Researchers may wish to visit the Center for Southwest Research to examine the original correspondence.

The Fly on the Wall, Edited Manuscript.

Note: The interactive manuscript is only partially complete.

The Fly on the Wall, Copy of Manuscript.

Note: The interactive manuscript is only partially complete.

The Fly on the Wall, Assorted Draft Pages & Notes.

Note: The interactive manuscript is only partially complete.

The Fly on the Wall, Draft, p.1-219.

Note: The interactive manuscript is only partially complete.

The Fly on the Wall, Draft, p. 1-215.

Note: The interactive manuscript is only partially complete.

The Fly on the Wall, Draft, p. 1-252.

This early typed draft of The Fly on the Wall provides an excellent example of Hillerman's creative processes at work. The manuscript shows heavy signs of revision and editing, both during the initial typing of the draft and after, with many handwritten notes. Note: the interactive manuscript is only partially complete.

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