2 FEBRUARY 1985, Page 19

Jeremy Reed

Sir: Elizabeth Jennings is wrong in her assertion that By the Fisheries is Jeremy Reed's first book. I am proud that my Menard Press published in 1982-83 one of his several previous books, A Long Shot To Heaven. However, it is good news that the reviewer admires Jeremy Reed's work.

Anthony Rudolf

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