REMARQUE ERICH MARIA: (1898-1970) German novelist of All Quiet on the Western Front (1928). A.L.S., Erich, one page, 4to, Porto Ronco, Ascona, Switzerland, 12^th January 1959, to Elisabeth, in German. Remarque thanks his correspondent for their letter and states that Jack Warner had also written to him about the renewal of a contract, although had not mentioned a sum, remarking 'I have left him hanging a little, and after he wired again today, I wrote to him that I will be happy to renew the contract for another year, naturally under the same conditions for the new contract as for the old one…..That is another 4000 Dollars, and I believe this to be correct. Both of them neglected the translation and I lost more in work hours…..I have been politely silent, but please explain to him, if he wants to bargain, that we are nice, and not robbers. I am certain he will accept'. Remarque continues to inform his correspondent that he will come to New York in early March, and again returns to the subject of Warner Bros., 'But please explain to Warner that other producers are getting interested in the play, and would very much like to have it. Didn't we talk about the pension that this play was supposed to earn us when we are old? Certainly not! It is now being played in Leipzig and China. Please call Warner! And write to me. Stay as beautiful and young and nonchalant as always….' The letter is also signed ('E. M. Remarque') as part of the address at the head of the page. A few very light, minor creases to the corners and edges, VG