He was nominated (but didn't win) for the 2005 Man Booker Prize for his
novel Arthur and George.
Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series,
vol. 137, pages 32-36. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2005.
Julian Barnes was a thoughtful, helpful prefect at City of London School. One Database contributor recalls some good advice he dispensed during a Prefects' Detention, probably 1962-63.