Elizabeth Finch (Alfred A. Knopf, 2022; Uncorrected Proof)


Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. Elizabeth Finch. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2022. Pp. 178 [179] + [5]. 20.9 x 14 cm.

Uncorrected proof of the first American edition. Publication date listed as 16 August 2022 with an announced first printing of 50,000.

Cover design by Janet Hansen.

The Man in the Red Coat (Jonathan Cape, 2019; Uncorrected Proof)


Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. The Man in the Red Coat. London: Jonathan Cape, 2019. Pp. 265 [266] + [16]. 21 x 16.3 cm.

Uncorrected Proof of the first English edition. The proof lists the publication date as 7 November 2019.

The Man in the Red Coat (Alfred A. Knopf, 2020; Uncorrected Proof)


Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. The Man in the Red Coat. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2020. Pp. 265 + [13]. 21 x 15.3 cm.

Uncorrected Proof of the first American edition. The proof lists the publication date as 19 February 2020.

The Only Story (Alfred A. Knopf, 2018; Proof)


Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. The Only Story. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2018. Pp. 253 + [9]. 19 x 13 cm.

“Advanced Reader’s Edition” / Advanced proof published in paperback covers.

Elizabeth Finch (Jonathan Cape, 2022; Advanced Uncorrected Proof)


Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. Elizabeth Finch. London: Jonathan Cape, 2022. Pp. 178 + [8]. 19.8 x 12.9 cm.

This copy is a bound advanced, uncorrected proof of the novel Elizabeth Finch. It includes a letter from the publisher director, as pictured, that provides an overview of the novel.

Duffy | Uncorrected Proof (Orion Books, 2014)


Notes on this edition: Dan Kavanagh. Duffy. London: Orion Books, 2014. Pp. 194 + [6]. 19.7 x 12.8 cm.

Uncorrected proof of Dan Kavanagh’s first novel, reissued by Orion Books in 2014. Orion produced both a hardback and a paperback edition. They also published the other titles written by Barnes’s pseudonym Dan Kavanagh, including Fiddle City, Putting the Boot In, and Going to the Dogs.

This copy signed by Julian Barnes as Dan Kavanagh.

Duffy | Uncorrected Proof (Jonathan Cape, 1980)


Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. Duffy. London: Jonathan Cape, 1980. Pp. 180 [181] + [3]. 20 x 13.8 cm.

Uncorrected Proof in red wraps with black lettering. Inscribed by Julian Barnes in fountain ink and as his pseudonym Dan Kavanagh in ballpoint. Inserted into the proof is a letter to Barnes from Marilyn Edwards at Jonathan Cape stating, “I have just discovered one solitary proof of DUFFY that I thought you might like to have as they can be useful and anyway they are nice things to have.”

Arthur & George | Unbound Proof (Jonathan Cape, 2005)


Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. Arthur & George. London: Jonathan Cape, 2005. Pp. 360. 29.7 x 21 cm.

Unbound proof of the Jonathan Cape edition of Arthur & George. Printed to one side of each page of A4 paper, this proof shows crop marks to corners.

The Pedant in the Kitchen | Unbound Galley (Atlantic Books, 2003)


Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. The Pedant in the Kitchen. London: Atlantic Books, 2003. Pp. 136. 29.7 x 21 cm.

Unbound galley proof of Barnes’s collection of essays on cookery. Printed on A4 paper to one side only.

The Noise of Time | Uncorrected Proof (Alfred A. Knopf, 2016)


Notes on this edition: Julian Barnes. The Noise of Time. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. Pp. 199 + [5]. 19 x 13.3 cm.  Uncorrected Proof in paper cover with a preliminary publication date scheduled for 10 May 2016.