'one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century ... this edition, complete with an invaluable Introduction, map of Dublin, notes, and appendices, republishes for the first time, without interference, the original 1922 text.'
In Dublin
'After more than seventy years of editorial corrections, specialists will buy the 'uncorrected' edition for its accuracy. Others should choose it as much for Johnson's excellent introduction and notes.'
Tim Kendall. Hertford College, Oxford. Notes and Queries
Lancashire Evening Post (Preston) For anyone coming to this 20th century classic for the first time, this paperback version could well make the going a little easier.
Nicholas Lezard, The Guardian Already got a copy of Ulysses. Well, chuck it out and get this ... this is the one, a reproduction of the original 1922 Shakespeare & Co edition ... has extensive notes at the back to explain references and correct gaffes ... Also astonishingly cheap.
Yorkshire Post (Leeds) now the cheapest annotated paperback available and comes with a splendid introduction from Jeri Johnson, a map of contemporary Dublin, and a comprehensive set of explanatory notes ... As such, it should appeal both to those who are familiar with Joyce's book, and those who are approaching it for the first time.
The Times hilarious, poignant, exhilarating ... The excellent guide, editor Jeri Johnson, refuses to allow short cuts for first-time travellers ... The detailed notes are useful ... the ideal way to set off on your personal odyssey.
West Lancashire Evening Gazette For anyone coming to this 20th century classic for the first time, this paperback version could well make the going a little easier.
Yorkshire Evening Post (Leeds) Midweek section, 9 July 1997 For anyone coming to this 20th Century classic for the first time, this paperback version could well make the going a little easier.
Jeri Johnson is Fellow and Tutor in English at Exeter College, Oxford University.