CP/2/4/9/4 - Heinemann/Octopus collections (“Pickles” uniform editions)

CP/2/4/9/4

Sub-sub file

Heinemann/Octopus collections (“Pickles” uniform editions)

1984-1990

89 items

Smith, Wilbur, 1933-

Early papers refer to the Octopus Books Ltd and William Heinemann Ltd joint venture, summary of sales and net profits. Includes Octopus Books Inc. financial statements (1984) and summarised “Pickle” cash flow statements (1984).

Later papers relate to Heinemann/Octopus collected editions; Wilbur Smith royalties and other Octopus/Heinemann royalties; Octopus Books Ltd settlements to Heinemann (“Pickle” and “Mini-Pickle” royalty settlements); sales figures for Robert Ludlum and Stephen King; correspondence with Helen Fraser of William Heinemann Ltd concerning various contracts, accounting, Wilbur Smith’s choice of publisher, and Christmas catalogues (1988); and correspondence with William Heinemann Ltd on the marketing and sales of Wilbur Smith’s books including Australian “Pickles” and uniform editions.