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.
Tony Hillerman
Tony Hillerman (1925–2008), an Albuquerque, New Mexico, resident since 1963, was the author of 29 books, including the popular 18-book mystery series featuring Navajo police officers Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, two non-series novels, two children’s books, and nonfiction works. He had received every major honor for mystery fiction; awards ranging from the Navajo Tribal Council's commendation to France 's esteemed Grand prix de litterature policiere. Western Writers of America honored him with the Wister Award for Lifetime achievement in 2008. He served as president of the prestigious Mystery Writers of America, and was honored with that group’s Edgar Award and as one of mystery fiction’s Grand Masters. In 2001, his memoir, Seldom Disappointed, won both the Anthony and Agatha Awards for best nonfiction.
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.
Correspondence Regarding The Blessing Way, 1969-1972.
Digital renditions of correspondence relating to The Blessing Way are currently being prepared for online publication. Researchers may wish to visit the Center for Southwest Research to examine the original correspondence.
Thief of Time, Draft
This is an early draft of A Thief of Time. The manuscript is 106 pages long and includes handwritten as well as typed notes about sections to fix or characters to add.