The Charleston Bulletin Supplements

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In the summer of 1923, Quentin and Julian Bell, Virginia Woolf’s nephews, launched a family newspaper called The Charleston Bulletin. Quentin sought contributions from Woolf, believing it was foolish not to involve a real author nearby. Instead of occasional pieces, Woolf collaborated with Quentin, producing booklets of stories and drawings from 1923 to 1927, known as Supplements. These works, written or dictated by Woolf and illustrated by Quentin, showcase a unique partnership between the prolific novelist and the young artist. Quentin found in Woolf not just a professional author but also a close companion who shared his irreverent humor. The Supplements, published here for the first time, include forty original illustrations by Bell and detail the antics of family members, household staff, and Bloomsbury Group associates, all delivered with sharp wit. They humorously capture the eccentricities of Bloomsbury life, highlighting the quirks and mishaps of residents and visitors at Charleston. This publication marks the first appearance of the Supplements since their creation, sure to delight fans of Woolf and her literary circle.