| Description | The file contains: dialogue scripts from the BFI, some in French of German; transcripts for 'My Childhood', 'My Ain Folk' and 'My Way Home'; Peter Jewell's edits for the book; correspondence with the BFI and others regarding the publication of 'A Lanternist's Account'; BFI Newsreel leaflet advertising 'A Lanternist's Account' as their book of the month; an essay by Duncan Petrie (University of Exeter) written earlier in his career who was a contributor for the book, titled 'Transparency and Illusion: Cinema In The Art and Life Of Bill Douglas'; a card from Andrew Noble to Peter Jewell regarding the reception of the book and the reviews; card from Andrew Noble to Peter Jewell regarding potential contributors; a card discussing interviews and Duncan Petrie; Letter from Andrew O'Hagan to Peter Jewell (1992); Note from Andrew O'Hagan to Peter (May 1992); Memorandom of Agreement between Peter Jewell and the BFI (1992); Invitation to launch of the book; copy of Peter Jewell's speech he gave at book launch; copy of Mamoun Hassan's 'Working with Bill' chapter with Peter's notes. Notes by Peter Jewell on errors in biographical chaptr of the book. Bill Douglas's credo, written by Peter Jewell for the book but not published, which summarieses Douglas's method and beliefs in making films. |
| AdminHistory | Shortly after Bill Douglas died in 1991, work began on 'Bill Douglas: A Lanternist's Account'. The book, edited by Eddie Dick, Duncan Petrie and Andrew Noble, was an in-depth guide to Douglas' life and work. Screenplays for each of his films was provided by Peter Jewell and because there were no surviving scripts of the 'Trilogy' films, Jewell created a transcripts from the films themselves. The book also contains essays regarding the production of Douglas' films and critical analysis of his work. |