Books An A to Z of Carmen Callil Her friend recalls the “fiery and bewitching” founder of Virago Press. By Julian Barnes
In 1971, I felt Larkin was speaking directly to me His voice was not “poetic” but calm, clear, melodic and witty – and it inspired in me a sense… By Julian Barnes
From the NS archive: Goose-stepping 25 July 1980: You’d think that the Russians would be keen to avoid too many images which evoked the… By Julian Barnes
From the NS archive: When Job’s patience fails 10 April 1981: Julian Barnes bids farewell to his viewing couch and lays down his Sun Light torch-pen. By Julian Barnes