Julian Barnes — England, England
London, Jonathan Cape, 1998. First edition. Cloth. An attractive first edition copy of this novel by Julian Barnes. The first edition, first impression of this novel stated. In the original dustwrapper designed by Bill Gregory, a later impression with "shortlisted for the 1998 Booker Prize" to front wrap. A satirical novel with dystopian and farcical elements, this book explores the idea of recreating England in a theme park on the Isle of Wight. It evokes questions on national identity, invented traditions, the creation of myths, and the authenticity of history and memory.With unclipped dustwrapper. In the original publisher's cloth binding, with titles stamped in silver to spine. Externally lovely with minor shelfwear only. Dustwrapper is unclipped and excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.
