| Repository | Special Collections Archives (GB 0029) |
| Ref No | EUL MS 412 |
| Date | 1972-1981 |
| Level | Collection |
| Extent | 2 boxes |
| Title | Book collection of Leonard Baskin |
| Creator Name | Baskin, Leonard (1922-2000); sculptor and artist |
| Description | Collection of books, mostly with inscriptions, including:
- 'Seasons Songs' Ted Hughes with drawings by Leonard Baskin, Vikng Press, New York (1975)
- 'Cave Birds: an alchemical cave drama' Poems by Ted Hughes and drawings by Leonard Baskin. Faber and Faber, London (1978)
- 'Hosie's Alphabet' Pictures by Leonard Baskin, words by Hosea, Tobias and Lisa Baskin, Viking Press, New York 1981
- 'Hosie's Aviary' Pictures by Leonard Baskin, words mostly by Tobias Baskin and Lucretia, Hosea and Lisa Baskin, Viking Press, New York (1980)
- 'Hosie's Zoo' Pictures by Leonard Baskin, words by Tobias, Hosea, Lucretia and Lisa Baskin', Viking Press, New York (1981)
- 'Under the North Star' Ted Hughes drawings by Leonard Baskin, Faber and Faber, London (1981)
- 'The sculpture of Leonard Baskin' Irma B. Jaffe, Viking Press, New York (1980)
In addition, exhibiton booklets and copies of press clippings, including:
- 'Homage to Leonard Baskin: a tribute on his 60th birthday' exhibition catalogue, 1982
- 'Homage to Leonard Baskin: a tribute on his 60th birthday' exhibition guide, London 1983
- Photocopy of newspaper clipping: Leonard Baskin's Obituary in 'The Times' 07 June 2000
- Photocopy of newspaper clipping: 'The Artist and the Poet' event. Noel Chanan's recording of Baskin and Hughes in conversation. 'Western Morning News' 27 Oct 2008 |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Access Conditions | Usual EUL conditions apply |
| Copyright | Usual EUL conditions apply |
| Management Group | Literary papers |
Show related Persons records.
Persons
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| DS/UK/64 | Hughes; Edward James 'Ted' (1930-1998); poet laureate | 1930-1998 |
| DS/UK/301 | Baskin; Leonard (1922–2000) | 1922–2000 |