Something to Answer for
by P. H. Newby
- Editions tracked
- 1
- First edition
- Faber & Faber, 1968
The first edition of Something to Answer for by P. H. Newby was published in London by Faber & Faber in 1968. We track 1 edition, with the points that separate the first printing from later ones.
Spot the first edition: Dust jacket, front flap: Printed price on the front flap: 30s. / £1.50 (first issue jacket) Full identification guide
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Awards and honours
Setting and characters
- Set in
- Port Said (1956, Suez Crisis)
In print
- Editions recorded
- 4 on Open Library, 4 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 5 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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Who published the first edition of Something to Answer for?
The first edition of Something to Answer for by P. H. Newby was published in London by Faber & Faber in 1968.
How many editions of Something to Answer for are there?
We track 1 edition of Something to Answer for, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Did Something to Answer for win any awards?
Yes: Something to Answer for won the Booker Prize (1969), according to Wikidata.