ABSTRACT
Rosamond Lehmann's novels were published in England by Chatto & Windus between 1927 and 1932, and her relationship with them, and in particular with Harold Raymond, reflect many of the concerns of, and changes within, publishing at that time. The selection of the work of an unknown English woman author as 'book of the month' was, nevertheless, a considerable coup for Holt, particularly as there is evidence in at least one review of prevalent Anglophobia in the New World. Michael Sadleir, himself both author and publisher, declared that: 'It is fair to say that the most vital relationship in the whole tragi-comedy of bookdom is the relationship between author and publisher'. For American promotion, Henry Holt & Co. seemed more interested in gathering personal information, Elliot Holt sending her a lengthy questionnaire, with the following justification: every bit of material people can get is helpful as publicity - not necessarily for publication.
