Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. Flauberts Papagei | Flaubert’s Parrot. Zürich: Haffmans Verlag, 1987. Pp. 277 [278] + [2]. 18.5 x 11.2 cm. Translated by Michael Walter. ISBN: 3251001043. (German).
Cover illustration by Volker Kriegel.
Something to Declare | Uncorrected Proof (Alfred A. Knopf, 2002)
Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. Something to Declare. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2002. Pp. 291 [292] + [6]. 21.2 x 14.3 cm.
Uncorrected Proof in blue paper wraps. Preliminary publication information printed in black to the front cover. Scheduled publication set for 7 October 2002 at a price of “$25”.
Something to Declare | Uncorrected Proof (Picador, 2002; White Covers)
Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. Something to Declare. London: Picador, 2002. Pp. 304. 20.6 x 14.4 cm.
Uncorrected Proof in white card cover with black and grey lettering. ‘PICADOR UNCORRECTED BOUND PROOF’ in black at the top of the upper panel. Quotes from Joanna Trollope and the Daily Telegraph on upper panel. Issued after A17(ai). (20.6 x 14.3 cm).
This is the second of two Picador proofs issued for this book. The first was bound in a color card cover.
Publication date listed as ’11/01/02′ with a provisional price of £8.99 (a pound higher than was listed on the previously issued proof).
Bir Çift Söz | Something to Declare (Ayrinti Yayinlari, 2004; Turkish)
Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. Bir Çift Söz | Something to Declare. Istanbul: Ayrinti Yayinlari, 2004. Pp. 313 + [7]. 19.5 x 12.9 cm. Translated by Serdar Rifat Kırkoğlu. ISBN: 9789755394275. (Turkish).
A History of the World in 10½ Chapters | Uncorrected Proof (Alfred A. Knopf, 1989)
Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. A History of the World in 10½ Chapters. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1989. Pp. 309 + [9]. 21.1 x 13.7 cm.
Uncorrected Proof in blue paper covers. Cover features a white paper slip taped to front that states: “TENTATIVE PUBLICATION DATE: 9 OCTOBER 1989 | TENTATIVE PRICE: $18.95 | WITH A FULL-COLOR FOLDOUT ILLUSTRATION”.
Stapled to the inside front cover are two pages of promotional material for Julian Barnes’s earlier novels, Flaubert’s Parrot and Staring at the Sun.
This copy was used by a reviewer, so contains underlining and written annotations throughout, including the line “It’s as if | you knew | I’d come | to say | gb” to the back cover. Inscribed by the author to the title page [the inscription dedication has been digitally removed].
A History of the World in 10½ Chapters | Uncorrected Proof (Jonathan Cape, 1989)
Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. A History of the World in 10½ Chapters. London: Jonathan Cape, 1989. Pp. 310 + [2]. 20.5 x 13.8 cm.
Uncorrected Proof in white paper cover with picture of an ark on the front cover and author photo on the back cover. This proof is distinct from the more rare, red uncorrected proof also issued by Jonathan Cape. Provisional publication price and date listed to the back cover: £10.95 | 22 June 1989
The Lemon Table | Uncorrected Proof (Jonathan Cape, 2004)
Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. The Lemon Table. London: Jonathan Cape, 2004. Pp. 213 + [3]. 21.3 x 13.5 cm.
Uncorrected Proof in bright yellow paper wraps with black lettering. Front cover states: “Julian Barnes | THE LEMON | TABLE | [blurb from the Daily Telegraph] | A JONATHAN CAPE UNCORRECTED PROOF”.
A Life with Books (Jonathan Cape, 2012)
Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. A Life with Books. London: Jonathan Cape, 2012. Pp. 27 + [1]. 15 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9780224097260. £1.99.
Published by Jonathan Cape to celebrate Independent Booksellers Week ( 30 June-7 July 2012). It was sold exclusively in independent bookshops. Proceeds from the sale of this pamphlet were donated to Freedom from Torture: The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture.
Bound in cream paper wraps with red and black lettering. The author and title of the book are embossed, as pictured. The exact number of copies published is estimated by the author to be around 17,000.
The essay was also published in The Guardian.
Arthur & George | Adapted by David Edgar (Nick Hern Books, 2010)
Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. Arthur & George. London: Nick Hern Books, 2010. Pp. 131 + [1]. 19.7 x 12.9 cm. ISBN: 9781848420960.
Printed text of David Edgar’s theatrical adaptation of Julian Barnes’s novel Arthur & George. “First performed at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on 19 March 2010.”
De citroentafel | The Lemon Table (Atlas, 2005; Dutch)
Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. De citroentafel | The Lemon Table. Amsterdam: Atlas, 2005. Pp. 221 [222] + [2]. 20.9 x 13.4 cm. Translated by Jelle Noorman. ISBN: 9045014114. (Dutch).
Visit the Atlas website: http://www.atlascontact.nl/auteur/julian-barnes/