{"product_id":"the-true-confession-of-george-barker-george-barker","title":"The True Confession of George Barker, George Barker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, The Parton Press, 1957.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. 40.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine. The book presents exceptionally well, bound in crisp, original black cloth with bright, unoxidised gilt lettering to the spine. The binding is remarkably tight and square, showing virtually no shelf-wear, while the board corners remain sharp and unbumped. Internally, the text block is clean and unmarked, exhibiting only mild, uniform age-toning to the page margins, consistent with the paper stock of the period. The original dust jacket is unclipped, retaining the 'Half a guinea' price on the front flap. It shows moderate age-toning, most notably along the spine panel and extremities, alongside minor rubbing to the top edges, but remains entirely intact without any significant tears or loss. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"824\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This 1957 issue by The Parton Press represents the first hardcover edition of the work, following its original 1950 pamphlet publication by Fore Publications. The Parton Press, renowned for championing prominent mid-century literary figures, provides a sturdy and handsome presentation for this significant poem. The volume is unillustrated and does not feature any notable ownership provenance or binders' stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the title is not exceptionally rare on the open market, finding copies that retain an intact, unclipped dust jacket in such well-preserved condition is increasingly uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"1443\"\u003eThe True Confession of George Barker\u003c\/i\u003e is a sprawling, deeply personal, and highly controversial autobiographical poem that cemented Barker's reputation as a provocative voice in modern British literature. Drawing stylistic and thematic inspiration from Lord Byron's \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"1708\"\u003eDon Juan\u003c\/i\u003e, Barker delivers a frank, emotionally raw exploration of his own life, loves, and spiritual conflicts. Initially causing a public scandal when parts of it were broadcast on the BBC, the work remains a powerful testament to the confessional poetry movement, blending bawdy humour with profound existential reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55598034157907,"sku":"6470","price":32.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261021_105213.jpg?v=1792917156","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-true-confession-of-george-barker-george-barker","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}