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Beaton/A/A1/430/22
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- 14 Dec. (No year given.) (Creation)
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4p paper
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Has forgotten Beaton's telephone number. Is trying to recover from "a ghastly neuralgic night journey". Must see Beaton as soon as possible to discuss their idea. Has sketched out a plan for a book of about thirty sections each dealing with one important ruin. Feels it is important that Beaton's photographs should not be spoiled by the proximity of anyone else's. Wants to show the Americans that London is not so badly destroyed, even if some things have gone forever. Discusses the contract. It is funny that it has come off. This book will be such fun. Discusses the Cromwellian house in Highgate that is badly damaged, which would make a good photo. Their approach will be very new - discussing the "aesthetic significance of blitzkrieg".