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Miller, Henry — Letter to the publisher Madame Voilier. 1947
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Miller, Henry, American. Writer and painter (1891-1980). Eigh. Letter m. U. "Henry Miller". 4 pp. Gr. 4to. Big Sur (California) 24.IX.1947. Very extensive letter to Madame Voilier (Jeanne Loviton) published by Editions Denoël. Extensive about plans and marketing of his works, including the often forbidden bestseller "Tropic of Cancer". "... So, from you, the two books - thank you. (Do not forget to think about a French translation of Hesse's 'Siddartha' [!], I beg you.) ... I have been thinking about the silk screen book and the possibilities of doing business with your private library in Paris ... It is my firm conviction that this book would sell in France. If you could ascertain us of the sale of a large enough quantity, we could then arrange ways and means for you to act as our distributor in France and at terms which would be seemingly satisfactory ...". Then discusses possibilities and ways of marketing with the help of his agent Dr. Michael Hoffman and continues: "... In my letter to Hoffman, I spoke of the de luxe illustrated edition of 'Tropique de Cancer' which your firm has been engineering thru les Editions des Deux Rives (?). I suggest that, if you know a way to pay me in dollars, perhaps it could be arranged that I get my share direct ...". Discuss various sales and payment options and finally ask whether she can not sell a dozen or more copies of his book "Into the hight Life" once they have arrived in Paris. Announce a stack of promotional brochures for the book as well as photos of the exhibition of the Museum of Art in San Francisco, where the first experimental pages of the book can be seen. André Breton had also issued a copy in his exhibition Surréaliste, which was helpful for advertising. He is also surprised that the writer Blaise Cendrars is so little used. He, Miller, advertises Cendrars worldwide and asks whether it would be possible to find an American publisher who provides translations. - Extensive information about the activities that Henry Miller, who is always in financial need, is trying to bring his publications to the man or woman in the economically difficult post-war period. - Both pages Perforated.
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Miller, Henry — Letter to the publisher Madame Voilier. 1947

1947 letter from Henry Miller to publisher Madame Voilier in California, discussing plans for 'Tropic of Cancer' and suggesting a French translation of Hesse's 'Siddartha'.

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Lot Details

Lot #
2630
Currency
EUR
Location
Berlin, DE
Lot Ends
8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
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8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
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