Irish American author associated with the Kitchen Sink artists and the Angry Young Men. Donleavy is best known for his critically acclaimed first novel, The Ginger Man. TLS, one onion skin page, 8 x 10, Hawthorne Cottage, Maughold Green, Maughold, Isle of Man letterhead, June 14, 1965. Donleavy writes to Robert Angus of Master Artists Corporation, in full: “I hereby license you to give a professional production of The Ginger Man in the city of Beverly Hills under the following terms: 1. The first performance shall take place within six months of the date of this letter and shall be continuous. 2. The sum of $150 is hereby paid as an advance against a royalty of 10% of the gross receipts less tax, an accounting to be made within two weeks following the completion of each week’s performances. 3. The author’s name to be attached to the title The Ginger Man in any use whatsoever of title and in all advertising. 4. One copy of all reviews will be sent to author.” Light creasing and a faint rusty paperclip impression towards the top right corner and towards the bottom, beneath the text, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
