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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/

A History of the World in 10½ Chapters | Uncorrected Proof (Jonathan Cape, 1989; Red Cover)

Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. A History of the World in 10½ Chapters. London: Jonathan Cape, 1989. Pp. 310 + [2]. 20.2 x 13.7 cm.

This uncorrected proof is bound in the standard red paper cover typical of Jonathan Cape proofs during this time period. This proof is not to be confused with the Jonathan Cape proof bound in white with a picture of Noah’s ark on the front. The white proof was intended for wider distribution to reviewers, so is much more common than the red proof featured here.

The front cover states: “Provisional U.K. Publication Price: £10.95 | Provisional U.K. Publication Date: 22 Juen 1989”.

The Sense of an Ending (Vintage International, 2012)

Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. The Sense of an Ending. New York: Vintage International, 2012. Pp. 163 + [3]. 20.3 x 13.8 cm. ISBN: 9780307947727.

Copyright page states the date of publication as “May 2012”. Cover painting by James Gillick. Author photograph by Alan Edwards. Cover design by Megan Wilson.

Additional Notes: When the film adaptation of the novel appeared in the U.S., stickers were applied to later printings noting the adaptation. The sticker featured below is from the 23rd printing.

Vintage International also published a movie tie-in edition with a variant cover featuring characters from the film.

Engeland, Engeland (Atlas, 1999; Dutch)

Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. Engeland, Engeland. Amsterdam: Atlas, 1999. Pp. 301 [302] + [2]. 21 x 13.4 cm. Translated by Marijke Versluys. ISBN: 9045003457. (Dutch).

Visit the Atlas website: http://www.atlascontact.nl/auteur/julian-barnes/

The Pedant in the Kitchen (Atlantic, 2004)

Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. The Pedant in the Kitchen. London: Atlantic, 2004. Pp. 136. 19.6 x  12.9 cm. ISBN: 9781843542407. Includes color illustrations by Joe Berger.

First paperback edition. The essays in this collection originally appeared in The Guardian.

Below is the third printing of the Atlantic paperback edition: