A History of the World in 10½ Chapters, Julian Barnes — 2nd Impression, Signed

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A History of the World in 10½ Chapters, Julian Barnes — 2nd Impression, Signed

Name: A History of the World in 10½ Chapters, Julian Barnes — 2nd Impression, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, Jonathan Cape, 1989

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 309.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book presents beautifully, tightly bound in its original dark blue woven cloth with bright, unoxidised gilt titling to the spine. The corners are sharp, and the hinges remain perfectly firm, exhibiting no discernible shelf-wear. Internally, the pages are clean and bright, free from any foxing, tearing, or creasing, with the text block edges showing only the faintest hint of uniform toning commensurate with age. The original dust jacket is equally impressive, unclipped and pristine, protected in a clear mylar sleeve with no chipping, tears, or colour fading to the striking cover art.

Catalogue Note: This is a second impression (reprint) of the true first edition, issued in the same year as the initial publication. Notably, this copy bears the authentic signature of the author, Julian Barnes, inscribed in blue ink directly to the title page. The volume includes a single plate reproduction of Géricault's The Raft of the Medusa facing page 124.

Signed copies of Barnes's postmodern masterpiece are highly sought after by collectors. While true first printings command a premium, early impressions bearing a clean signature remain uncommon on the open market. The dust jacket seamlessly integrates the Géricault painting to reflect the novel's thematic exploration of history, survival, and truth.

A breathtakingly inventive and hilariously revisionist account of human history, A History of the World in 10½ Chapters defies conventional narrative. From a stowaway woodworm's perspective of Noah's Ark to a hijacked cruise ship, and from sixteenth-century French woodworms on trial for blasphemy to a sneak preview of heaven, Julian Barnes intertwines disparate tales that echo each other in unexpected ways. Examining the relationship between truth, love, and the stories we tell ourselves, it is a masterclass in postmodern fiction and a grandly ambitious work that solidifies Barnes's reputation as a literary titan.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Julian Barnes

Book Publisher: Jonathan Cape

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Modern Fiction

Book edition: Second Impression

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 309

Book Publication Year: 1989

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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