| Level | Item |
| Ref No | HRL/4111 |
| Title | Picture Palace |
| Type | Book/Monograph |
| Author | Muggeridge; Thomas Malcolm (1903-1990); journalist |
| Publication Date | 1934 |
| Abstract | Satirical novel of Muggeridge's time at the Guardian, 1930-33. Produced in 1934 it was withdrawn from publication following a request to Eyre and Spottiswode from the Guardian's lawyers. It was eventually published as a book in 1987 following a serialisation in the New Statesman in 1973.
This copy was bought by Cecil Ballantine in 1943 or 1944. It is dedicated by Muggeridge to his 'mother and father-in-law, September 16, 1934'. Ballantine later offered the book back to Muggeridge who rededicated it: 'Cecil Ballentine. A belated discovery, at Eastbourne, November 29, 1968'. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Related Material | The Archive also has an annotated original copy (by John Scott) of the novel (2002/077) |
| Class | Leisure |
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