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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A stunning special edition of Julian Barnes's first novel with a new introduction from the author and eye-opening unseen archive materialA special edition of Julian Barnes's first novel with an introduction from the author and previously unseen archive material.Christopher and Toni found in each other the perfect companion for that universal adolescent pastime- smirking at the world as you find it. In between training as flaneurs and the grind of school, they cast a cynical eye over their various dislikes- parents with their lives of spotless emptiness, Third Division (North) football teams, God, commuters and girls, and the inhabitants of Metroland- the strip of suburban dormitory Christopher calls home.Longing for real life to begin, Christopher makes for Paris in time for les evenements of 1968, only to miss it all in a haze of sex, French theatre and first love. And before long he finds himself drawn inevitably back to Metroland and the very life he was trying to escape.This special edition contains unseen archive material including letters from early fans such as Philip Larkin and Dodie Smith, contemporary reviews, a deleted scene from the original manuscript as well as an introduction from the author. A special edition of Julian Barness first novel with an introduction from the author and previously unseen archive material.Christopher and Toni found in each other the perfect companion for that universal adolescent pastime: smirking at the world as you find it. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781784705916
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Book Description Condition: New. Christopher and Toni found in each other the perfect companion for that universal adolescent pastime: smirking at the world as you find it. Longing for real life to begin, Christopher makes for Paris in time for les evenements of 1968, only to miss it all in a haze of sex, French theatre and first love. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 274. . 2017. With introduction from the author and previously u. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781784705916