Hillerman Country Correspondence

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01. Letter from John Michel to Tony Hillerman

Sending editing ideas to break sections and maintain clarity in the manuscript for Hillerman country. He suggests some strategies Tony used for two of his previous fiction novels that worked well for their publication. He also suggests using the same strategy to break chapters.
02. Letter from Gibbs M. Smith to Tony Hillerman

Thanking him for the greetings card, informing that Chris Merrill editor based in Santa Fe will work on the book project. He explains that a book with images such the one proposed [not mention but implicit 'Hillerman Country'] would take more material than expected. So he suggests an approach similar to a book by John McPhee.
03. letter from William M. Shinker to Tony Hillerman

Expressing his delight for the quality of writing of the 'Hillerman Country' manuscript and informing him that this book will be in the Fall list for publishing.
04. Letter from Anne McCoy to Tony Hillerman

Informing him that she has taken the task of editing his Hillerman Country manuscript and the way she has suggested changes. She also mentions that her editing work is shared with her husband who has editorial experience and that both are fans of his writing.
05. Letter from Jane Fraser to Tony Hillerman

Telling him they are rushing to get his manuscript printed, so they are asking him to return the pending images with captions to complete the package for printing.
06. Letter from Jane Fraser to Tony Hillerman

Enclosing more images for him to insert captions. She states that the caption work he's been doing as part of the suggested edits are working well and the final galleys are also included in the enclosed documents. Some details about the previous edits and asking him to submit the final review and approval as soon as he can.
07. Letter from Jane Fraser to Tony Hillerman

Telling him about the fast process of setting layouts and moving close to printing. She also mentions that some last images for captioning are enclosed with important flags [suggested corrections] to do. She also asks him for an acknowledgement if he has one and expresses her excitement for the upcoming publication. Closes offering book blads and jackets for his review in the next mail.
08. Letter from Jane Fraser to Tony Hillerman

Indicating that enclosed is a copy of the book blad and a selection of color proofs. She stressed the quality of image color he will see in the proofs will be enhanced for the final version for publishing. Finally, she asks him for possible more details to go in the acknowledgement section.
09. Letter from Jane Fraser to Tony Hillerman

Enclosing more proofs for Hillerman Country for his review and delight. She requests him to check them for any comment. Congratulating him for his Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Award, and informing him that the subtitle may be changed per the Publisher's request if he consents. Finally, she informs him that the photographer's name will appear at the same size font as his name in the final print version.
10. Letter from Jane Fraser to Tony Hillerman

Enclosing the latest batch of first proofs for his review and some reviewed proofs with new background color. She also informs that she enclosed a copy of the book jacket and copyright page. Closes by apologizing for not having had time to get information on editing for his niece, but she will work on that asap.