JOHN A. WILLIS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/17/1969 CO-SIGNED BY: BRANDT AYMAR - HFSID 316112

JOHN A. WILLIS and BRANDT AYMAR
The Theatre World Editor signs a letter confirming his acceptance to update A Pictorial History of the American Theatre, with the Editor of Special Projects at Crown Publishing also signing
Typed letter signed: "John Willis", "Brandt Aymar", in blue ink, 1 page, 8½x11. March 17, 1969. New York City, New York. In part: "Dear Jack: This letter will constitute our agreement for you to update A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN THEATRE to the year 1969 according to the same format and style as the rest of the book. We will pay you a flat fee for this work of $750., one half of which is payable to you upon the signing of this agreement. It is specifically understood that this fee is in full payment of the work and does not imply any future royalty payment or any other rights". JOHN A. WILLIS (1916-2010), active in Theatre World from the beginning, became its chief editor in 1965, holding that position until 2008. Willis is regarded as one of the foremost theatre and film historians of the 20th century. While producing (and presenting) the annual Theatre World Awards, Willis also served on the nominating committee for the Tony Awards. Theatre World, which received its own Tony for Excellence in Theatre in 2001, continues under chief editor Ben Hodges. BRENDT AYMAR was the Editor of Special Projects at Crown Publishing in 1969. Normal mailing folds. Heavily toned. Small tears along right edge. Heavy surface creases. Otherwise, fine condition.