ALS in pencil, signed “P. L. Newman,” three pages on two sheets, 5.25 x 8, no date but circa 1961. Letter to fiction writer Arturo Vivante. In part: “Apologies for the pencil. The dogs have eaten the ball points. Read the enclosed stories with considerable pleasure though after with the knowledge that they demanded a crippling kind of expansion to make a movie. Because in doing that, it seems that you would destroy the very quality which gives them strength, i.e., a swift and almost cursory glance at a never-forgotten experience. Incidentally, your wife’s recommendation is most worthy—for if a full length movie might be woven from either story—it is 'Broken Holiday' which would accommodate same most easily. I am tremendously interested in both the play and the novel and would be anxious to read it whenever you feel either presentable…Both Joanne and I send best wishes to you and your wife and your wide-eyed progeny." In fine condition, with uniform toning and a few light unobtrusive stains. Vivante’s work was published in The New Yorker over 70 times, with his short story ‘The Broken Holiday’ appearing in the issue of September 19, 1959. Despite his popularity, and the support of some A-list actors including Newman, none of Vivante’s work was adapted for the screen during his lifetime. Fine content with Newman discussing the difficulty of the filmmaking process. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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