Forsyth, Frederick mss., 1960-2013
Papers of Frederick Forsyth at the Lilly Library, Indiana University,
Bloomington, Indiana
Summary Information
Repository
Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
Lilly Library
Indiana University
1200 E. Seventh St.
Bloomington, IN 47405-5500
Phone: 812-855-2452
Fax: 812-855-3143
Email: liblilly@indiana.edu
Creator
Forsyth, Frederick, 1938-
TitleForsyth, Frederick mss., 1960-2013
Collection No.
LMC 2880
Extent
1,600 items
Language
Materials are in English.
Abstract
The Forsyth, Frederick mss. (1960-2013)
consist of the papers of author Frederick Forsyth (b. 1938).
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
Born in Ashford, Kent, Forsyth worked as a journalist for Reuters and then BBC after
completing his service as a pilot in the Royal Air Force. Beginning in the
mid-1960s, Forsyth worked as a spy for MI6, an experience that influenced his later
writings.
Using both his experiences in the service and his journalistic training, Forsyth
began writing thrillers after his return from Biafra, an endeavor that resulted in
his first writing project,
The Biafra Story (1969).
His first novel,
The Day of the Jackal (1971), earned
the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel. Several of his bestselling novels,
including
The Odessa File (1972),
The Dogs of War (1974), and
The
Fourth Protocol
(1984), have been transformed into film adaptations.
Forsyth's departure from the thriller genre, a sequel to
The
Phantom of the Opera
entitled
The Phantom of
Manhattan
(1999), was partially adapted into Andrew Lloyd Webber's
musical stage production
Love Never Dies.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into the following series: I. Writings; II. Research and
Notes; and III. Audio-Visual.
Scope and Content Note
Writings consist of drafts, typescripts, and addenda to writings by Forsyth and are
subdivided into novels, short stories, film and television treatments, unpublished
works, and works written by others. The Research and Notes series includes all
materials related to Forsyth's writing process, from ephemera (maps, guidebooks) and
clippings to correspondence and notes. Audio-visual items consist primarily of
research materials, including an audiocassette and an unprocessed roll of film.
Correspondents include: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Simon Wiesenthal, Richard Odgers,
Michael J. Gething.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Acquired: October 2014
Usage RestrictionsPrior arrangements are not necessary before coming to the Library, however,
patrons from out of town are encouraged to communicate with the Library in
advance of their visits to ascertain availability of materials.
Photocopying permitted only with permission of the Curator of Manuscripts, Lilly
Library.
Preferred Citation
[Item], Forsyth, Frederick mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington,
Indiana.
Series:
I. Writings
Subseries:
Novels
Box 1
The Biafra Story, corrected
typescript, 31 December
1968
The Biafra Story, addenda,
31 December
1968
The Biafra Story, addenda,
15 January
1970
The Day of the Jackal,
corrected typescript, February
1970
(2 folders)
The Odessa File, corrected
typescript, 15 November 1971
(2 folders)
The Odessa File, excisions
from first revision, 31 January
1972
The Dogs of War, typescript
labeled "master manuscript," 1 July
1973
(3 folders)
The Shepherd, photocopy of
corrected typescript, 25 December
1974
The Devil's Alternative,
photocopy of corrected typescript, December 1978
(4 folders)
Box 2
The Devil's Alternative,
corrected typescript, December
1978
(4 folders)
The Fourth Protocol, photocopy
of original typescript
(4 folders)
The Fourth Protocol, photocopy
of corrected typescript
(3 folders)
The Fourth Protocol, corrected
typescript
(folders 1-2)
Box 3
The Fourth Protocol, corrected
typescript
(folder 3)
The Negotiator, photocopy of
typescript, April
1986
The Negotiator, photocopy of
typescript, December
1987
The Negotiator, photocopy of
original typescript, September 1988
(3 folders)
The Negotiator, corrected
typescript, September 1988
(2 folders)
The Deceiver, original
typescript, 1990
(3 folders)
The Deceiver, photocopy of
typescript, 1990
(2 folders)
Box 4
The Fist of God, corrected
typescript, 1993
(3 folders)
The Fist of God, page proofs
(3 folders)
Icon, corrected typescript,
1996
(3 folders)
Icon, photocopy of corrected
typescript
(3 folders)
Icon, typescript revisions and
correspondence, 1993-1996
Box 5
The Phantom of Manhattan,
first draft typescript, 1998
The Phantom of Manhattan,
second draft typescript, 1998
The Phantom of Manhattan,
final draft computer printout, 1999
The Phantom of Manhattan, page
proofs
The Phantom of Manhattan,
photocopy of final typescript, 1999
The Phantom of Manhattan,
photocopy of corrected typescript, 1999
Avenger, corrected typescript
(2 folders)
The Afghan, corrected
typescript
(2 folders)
The Cobra, corrected
typescript
(2 folders)
Subseries:
Short Stories
Box 6
"The Emperor," corrected typescript, August 1981
"There Are Some Days," corrected typescript
"There Are No Snakes in Ireland," corrected
typescript
"Duty," corrected typescript
"The Racket," corrected typescript
"Contributions: National Service Without Tears or, Blow You,
Jack! I've Just Finished Mine," typescript
"Privilege," photocopy of typescript
"A Careful Man," photocopy of typescript, 1981
No Comebacks. "Used in
Evidence," typescript
No Comebacks. "Used in
Evidence," photocopy of typescript
The Veteran. "The Veteran,"
photocopy of corrected typescript
The Veteran. "The Veteran,"
corrected typescript
The Veteran. "The Art of the
Matter," page proofs
The Veteran. "The Art of the
Matter," photocopy of corrected typescript
The Veteran. "The Art of the
Matter," corrected typescript
The Veteran. "The Citizen,"
photocopy of typescript
The Veteran. "The Miracle,"
corrected typescript
The Veteran. "Whispering
Wind," typescript
Subseries:
Film and Television
Box 6
No Alternative, film
treatment
No Alternative, photocopy of
typescript, 1974
The Hiding Place, typescript,
February 1983
The Hiding Place, corrected
typescript, March
1983
These Men Are Dangerous,
photocopy of corrected typescript
Subseries:
Unpublished
Box 6
The Memoirs of William James
Owen
, typescript, 7 May
1970
Subseries:
Written by Others
Box 6
Fraser, Donald.
Off the
Record,
typescript
Fraser, Donald.
Off the
Record,
television treatment
Series:
II. Research and Notes
Box 6
The Biafra Story,
The Day of the Jackal,
The Day of the Jackal,
spiral-bound notebook
The Day of the Jackal, notes,
publications, and clippings
The Odessa File,
notebooks
The Odessa File, publications and
clippings
The Odessa File, correspondence,
notes, and photographs
The Odessa File, issues of "The
Democratic German Report"
Box 7
The Devil's Alternative,
publications and clippings
(2 folders)
The Devil's Alternative,
correspondence and notes
(2 folders)
The Devil's Alternative,
synopsis
S.A.S., correspondence and
notes
Birth of a Regiment,
notes
The Convoy, notes
Emeka, notes
The Hiding Place, correspondence
and notes
The Fourth Protocol, publications
and clippings
The Fourth Protocol,
correspondence and notes
(ink stuck to plastic on first bunch of notes)
(2 folders)
The Negotiator, correspondence and
notes
(2 folders)
The Negotiator, publications and
clippings
(includes photographs)
The Negotiator,
synopsis
The Negotiator, synopsis,
1987
The Deceiver, correspondence with
Bantam Press and notes
The Deceiver, correspondence and
notes
The Fist of God, correspondence
and notes
Box 8
The Fist of God, publications and
clippings
Icon, synopses
Icon, correspondence and notes
(3 folders)
Icon, publications and
clippings
The Phantom of Manhattan,
correspondence with Andrew Lloyd Weber, 2007
The Phantom of Manhattan,
correspondence and notes
The Veteran, "The Veteran,"
correspondence and notes
The Veteran, "The Art of the
Matter," correspondence and notes
The Veteran, "The Citizen,"
notes
The Veteran, "The Miracle,"
correspondence and notes
The Veteran, "The Miracle,"
publication
The Veteran, "Whispering Wind,"
synopsis, 1987
The Veteran, "Whispering Wind,"
correspondence and notes
Avenger, publications
(2 folders)
Avenger, correspondence and notes
(2 folders)
Box 9
The Afghan, editing
list
The Afghan, corrections for
paperback
The Afghan, publications and
clippings
The Afghan, correspondence and
notes
(3 folders)
The Cobra, synopsis
The Cobra, correspondence and
notes
(5 folders)
The Cobra, publications and
clippings
(2 folders)
Box 10
The Kill List, correspondence and
notes
(5 folders)
The Kill List, publications and
clippings
Series:
III. Audio-Visual
The Veteran, "Whispering Wind,"
"Little Bighorn Battlefield self-guided tour"
(audiocassette)
The Veteran, "Whispering Wind,"
unprocessed film
(film roll)
The Afghan, "The House of
War"
(VHS)
