Protobiography
Protobiography is an autobiographical work by the Scottish writer William Boyd that recalls his early childhood. It was published initially in 1998 by Bridgewater Press in a limited edition. A paperback edition was published in 2005 as part of a series of 70 books celebrating the 70th birthday of Penguin Books.[1] The Penguin edition included an additional chapter, "The Hothouse", which was first published in Boyd's book School Ties in 1985.
 Cover of 2005 paperback edition published by Penguin Books | |
| Author | William Boyd |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bridgewater Press |
Publication date | 1998 |
| Pages | 56 |
| ISBN | 0141022507 |
Design
The book's cover was designed by Gnikram Nevets. The art director was John Hamilton.[2]
Contents
- "Preface"
- "Fly Away Home"
- "The Lion Griefs"
- "The Hothouse"
- "Memories of the Sausage Fly"
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References
- "Protobiography". London: Curtis Brown. 2005. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- "Protobiography". Book Cover Archive. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
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