Booker Prize for Julian Barnes NEWS
Leicester-born author Julian Barnes has finally been awarded the Man Booker Prize for his novel 'The Sense of an Ending' after three previous nominations.
Leicester-born author Julian Barnes has finally been awarded the Man Booker Prize for his novel 'The Sense of an Ending' after three previous nominations.
The £50,000 prize came as a relief to Barnes who was this time the bookmaker's favourite to win. He was, of course, delighted with the result and had feared a fourth disappointment would be too much to bear. Dame Stella Rimington, the chair of judges stated that the novel had the makings of a 'classic of English literature which was exquisitely written, subtly plotted and reveals new depth with each reading'.
The BBC reported part of Barnes' acceptance speech as stating: 'I'd like to thank the judges - whom I won't hear a word against - for their wisdom. And the sponsors for their cheque.'
Barnes also thanked the book's designer, Suzanne Dean for making the book a 'beautiful object'. He said that the look of the book made you want to buy it and have it on your shelf which may just mean it will challenge the e-book as something worth buying and keeping.
Julian Barnes' book has already sold 27,500 copies since its release in early August.
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