BARTH, John The End of the Road Garden City: Doubleday, 1967. Price: $20.00 Softcover. First paperback edition. Very good, pages slightly browned, in very good wrappers with small chips to the spinal extremities. Item #72989 Add to Cart Ask a Question item image John Barth birth name: John Simmons Barth born: 5/27/1930 nationality: USA View Reference Info Biography American writer best known for novels that combine philosophical depth with biting satire and boisterous, often bawdy humor.more Collecting tips: Email us to request a printed copy of our catalog of John Barth Rare Books and First Editions (or download it via the link as a 3.11 MB pdf file). We also offer a comprehensive John Barth Bibliography and Price Guide.more