{"product_id":"staring-at-the-sun-julian-barnes-publishers-review-copy","title":"Staring at the Sun, Julian Barnes — Publisher's Review Copy","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"161\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"161\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs New:  \u003c\/b\u003eThe book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling.  The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless.  This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1048\" data-start=\"598\"\u003eFirst edition, published by Jonathan Cape, 1986, issued as a publisher’s review copy with original review slip dated 18th September 1986. Such advance or review copies are typically produced in limited numbers for promotional purposes and are less frequently encountered on the secondary market, particularly when retained with accompanying material. A desirable example for collectors of Julian Barnes first editions and publisher-associated copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1444\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003eStaring at the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e follows the life of Jean Serjeant, tracing her experiences from wartime childhood through adulthood and into old age. The novel explores themes of time, memory, and the search for meaning, blending moments of quiet reflection with philosophical inquiry. Characteristically subtle and thoughtful, it showcases Julian Barnes’ distinctive narrative style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53315553395027,"sku":"3332 RM","price":38.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/Staring-at-the-Sun-Julian-Barnes-Publishers-Review-Copy-Vintage-Book.jpg?v=1776691359","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/staring-at-the-sun-julian-barnes-publishers-review-copy","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}