There has been considerable interest in Dunbar Sloane's auction of the manuscript already with two New Zealand institutes viewing the typescript privately. it means something to them as part of their creative process," Salmons said. "It's been really nice to see reactions from writers talking about her work and what has inspired them, giving them some ideas. Salmons said he was pleased her work has helped influence other writers in the country. Initially, four publishers turned down the novel in its submitted form for different reasons, but it was eventually picked up in 1983 by the small Spiral Collective. I think she was very honoured for her whole life to have been given praise to her work," he said.Īuthor Keri Hulme was pleased to have her work recognised, her nephew says. "For a first-time novel from here in Aotearoa I guess probably wouldn't have been the expected thing.
I think she was very pleased and honoured but I think a little bit surprised as well. "She's pretty famous for saying 'bloody hell' which was a pretty big deal in this period. Salmons said his Aunty Keri was stunned she received the accolade.
The Bone People was the first debut novel to win the prestigious Booker Prize in 1985 in Britain, making Hulme the first New Zealander to ever win the award. Her novel won the 1984 New Zealand Book award for fiction, along with the Pegasus prize for Māori literature. The award-winning author died last December at the age of 74 after enduring chronic health issues. As a family we're very pleased to be able to see that," Salmons said.ĭunbar Sloane estimated the price tag for the manuscript that comes as two bound folders will sit between $35,000 - $50,000 in its rare books auction in August. "I think Keri was over the moon to think her manuscript could support that in the future. The only reason it's being sold at auction is it's basically raising money to go towards a trust which will give out grants to Māori authors. "This was something that was discussed between her and my mum and my other aunty, Diane. Matthew Salmons said this was one of the last talks she had with her whānau. Part of the cover of the book which won the Booker Prize in 1985.
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