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Gillian Avery, Penelope Farmer and Jill Paton Walsh with Heather Neill

Synopsis
Gillian Avery, Penelope Farmer and Jill Paton Walsh talk with Heather Neill about their work. There is a brief discussion on general issues affecting children’s books: the gender divide, the distinction between ‘popular’ and ‘literary’, the shelf-life of books, and the genesis of children’s books.
Series
Writers in Conversation, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.
Year of production
1985
Availability
Sale
Uses
Students of English literature.*
Subjects
English language and literature
Keywords
Avery, Gillian; children’s literature; Farmer, Penelope; Fiction in English; Walsh, Jill Paton

Production Company

Name

ICA Video

Notes
The ICA Writers in Conversation series are available for sale or free access online from the Roland Collection http://www.roland-collection.com

Distributor

Name

Roland Collection

Email
info@rolandcollection.com
Web
http://www.rolandcollection.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01797 230 421
Fax
01797 230 677
Address
Peasmarsh
East Sussex
TN31 6XG
Notes
A collection of hundreds of international documentaries covering all aspects of art including architecture, archaeology, art appreciation and restoration, as well as some programmes on literature and creative writing. For sale on video and DVD or viewing online by annual subscription or pay-per-view.

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