Lost Manuscripts and Literary Gold: The Wild Stories Behind the Books

20/08/2024 28 min
Lost Manuscripts and Literary Gold: The Wild Stories Behind the Books

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we dive into the unexpected and often chaotic journey of manuscripts from creation to publication. Explore the serendipitous discovery of a poet who became one of Mosaic Press’s most extraordinary talents, the near-disaster of a lost Samuel Beckett manuscript that almost ended up lost to the ages, and the unique ways authors like Irving Layton made their mark—literally. Plus, hear the story behind the publisher who almost missed out on Harry Potter, proving that sometimes, listening to your spouse is the best business decision you can make.