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P.S. How to Finish a Creative Project: A.A. Milne's Notes

The New York Public Library recently acquired A.A. Milne’s original proofs and mock‑ups for *Now We Are Six* and *House at Pooh Corner*, offering a rare glimpse into his final‑stage creative workflow. Milne’s handwritten corrections, cut‑outs, and layout tweaks reveal a meticulous, tactile editing process that predates today’s digital PDFs. His partnership with illustrator E.H. Shepard was unusually collaborative, with Milne granting Shepard a royalty share instead of a flat fee. The collection illustrates how granular, physical notes can drive a project to completion.