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BfK 23 November 1983

November 1, 1983/in /by Richard Hill

The illustration on our cover this issue is by Michael Foreman and is taken from the endpapers of Dickens’ . A Christmas Carol, (Gollancz, 0 575 033118, £5.95). We are grateful to Gollancz for help in using this illustration.

Articles

Editorial 23: November 1983
News and comment from the Editor.
Pictures for Dickens & Jones
Michael Foreman writes about his latest illustrations.
Terry Jones: Children’s Writer
Tony Bradman reports on a visit to the man behind Erik the Viking.
Good Buys for Christmas
A book for every stocking.
Christmas Reviewed
A look at this year's seasonal offerings.
Authorgraph No.23: Philippa Pearce
Philippa Pearce interviewed by Pat Triggs.
Winter Stories
Margery Fisher makes a personal selection of stories to warm a cold, dark season.
Lifeline 2: Part 6 – Anthologies
Judith Elkin concludes her series on Multi-cultural Books.
John Mason’s New York Diary – November 1983
The latest despatch from John Mason.
Sound & Vision: November 1983
News of books on films and television.
Young Navigators – Start Here
The story behind the new AA Junior Atlas.
Meet Eric Hill
Tony Bradman meets Spot's creator Eric Hill.
BfK News: November 1983
News about what's happening in the children's book world.

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