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“Vigilance” | TLS Stories (Times Literary Supplement, 2003)

Notes on this edition: “Vigilance”. TLS Stories. Edited and with an Introduction by Lindsay Duguid. London: Times Literary Supplement, 2003. Pp. 171. 18 cm. ISBN: 9781841221625.

In 2003, the TLS published this collection as a promotional item for subscribers. Julian Barnes’s short story “Vigilance” is published on pages 8-20. Other authors featured in the collection include:

  • “Babushka in the Blue Bus”  by Shena Mackay
  • “The Red-Haired Girl” by Penelope Fitzgerald
  • “Bookcruncher”  by Tibor Fischer
  • “Cheers” by Helen Simpson
  • “Annals of the Honorary Secretary” by James Lasdun
  • “Bosom Companions” by Dan Jacobson
  • “Easter” by John McGahern
  • “Science and the Arts” by M. John Harrison
  • “The Shortlist Season” by Ali Smith
  • “A Beautiful Restoration” by Dilys Rose
  • “Lone Pine” by David Malouf
  • “The Party” by Amit Chaudhuri
  • “Here Comes Glad” by Paul Magrs
  • “Curved Is the Line of Beauty” by Hilary Mantel
  • “Some Time I Shall Sleep Out” by J. Maclaren-Ross

Pulse | Uncorrected Proof (Jonathan Cape, 2010; Pulped edition)

Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. Pulse. London: Jonathan Cape, 2010. Pp. 228 + [4]. 21.6 x 13.4 cm.

First Uncorrected Proof in decorative covers. When Jonathan Cape produced the uncorrected proof of Pulse, the text included enough errors that Julian Barnes asked the publisher to “pulp” or destroy the proof edition. Cape produced a subsequent, corrected and unbound proof for use within the publishing house and by the author while making his final revisions to the text. The author and publisher spared the specimen featured here specifically for inclusion in the Julian Barnes bibliography.

Pulse | Uncorrected Proof (Alfred A. Knopf, 2011)

Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. Pulse. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2011. Pp. 227 + [3]. 21.3 x 14.3 cm.

Uncorrected Proof in red paper wrappers with provisional publication data printed to the front cover. Preliminary publication date listed as “May 2011” with a suggested price of $25.

England, England (Vintage Books, 2008)

Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. England, England. London: Vintage Books, 2008. Pp. 266. 19.7 x 12.9 cm. ISBN: 9780099526544.

13 Prisen Mitternacht | The Times Anthology of Ghost Stories (Bastei Lübbe, 1979)

Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. “Eine beherrschte Frau” [“A Self-Possessed Woman.”] 13 Prisen Mitternacht | The Times Anthology of Ghost Stories. Bastei Lübbe, 1979. 207 + [1]. 18 x 11.5 cm. ISBN: 340401121x.

Julian Barnes’s story appears on pp. 141-156.

First German edition of this anthology, which was preceded by English editions in hardback (Jonathan Cape, 1975) and paperback (Corgi, 1977). All editions were published prior to Julian Barnes’s first novel Metroland (Jonathan Cape, 1980).

“A Self-Possessed Woman” | The Times Anthology of Ghost Stories (Corgi Books, 1977)

Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. “A Self-Possessed Woman.” The Times Anthology of Ghost Stories. London: Corgi Books, 1977. Pp. 189 [190] + [2]. 17.8 x 11.1 cm. ISBN: 0552104744.

Julian Barnes’s short story appears on pp. 129-145.

First paperback edition of this anthology. The back cover lists the sales price for UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The Australian price of $2.00 is the “RECOMMENDED PRICE ONLY”, and the front cover features a price sticker of $2.50, thus suggesting the origin of sale within that country.

The book was first published by in hardback with dark green dust jacket (Jonathan Cape, 1975). Both editions published prior to Barnes’s first novel Metroland (Jonathan Cape, 1980). A German translation of this anthology also appeared in paperback (Bastei Lübbe, 1979).

Lucy Mackenzie: Quiet (Nancy Hoffman Gallery, 2015)

Notes on this edition: Lucy Mackenzie: Quiet. New York: Nancy Hoffman Gallery, 2015. Pp. [84]. 17.7 x 17.7 cm. ISBN: 9780982407356.

This exhibit catalog features an introduction written by Julian Barnes titled, “Lucy Mackenzie: Showing the World in a Particular Light.” The essay runs five pages in length. White end pages at front and back..

For more information about the exhibit or to order a copy of the exhibit catalog, please visit the Nancy Hoffman Gallery website: http://www.nancyhoffmangallery.com/

A History of the World in 10½ Chapters (Cambridge University Press, 1995)

Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. A History of the World in 10½ Chapters. Edited by Ron Middleton. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995. Pp. 349 + [3]. 19.8 x 12.8 cm. ISBN: 9780521484787.

Published as part of the “Cambridge Literature” series (Series Editor Judith Baxter) for use in classroom instruction. Includes an introduction, resource notes, study questions, and a glossary of terms.

10 1/2 lukua maailmanhistoriaa | A History of the World in 10½ Chapters (WSOY, 1995; Finnish)

Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. 10 1/2 lukua maailmanhistoriaa | A History of the World in 10½ Chapters. Porvoo | Helsinki | Juva: WSOY, 1995. Pp. 430 [431] + [1]. 19.7 x 12.9 cm. Translated by Kristiina Drews. ISBN: 9510201375. (Finnish).

Nije to ništa strašno | Nothing to Be Frightened of (Geopoetika, 2011; Serbian)

Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. Nije to ništa strašno | Nothing to Be Frightened of. Belgrade: Geopoetika, 2011. Pp. 197 + [7]. 23.5 x 15.5 cm. Translated by Ivan Filipović. ISBN: 9788661450556. (Serbian).

This is the paperback edition of the original translation published in 2008.