Made to Order at Juniper Custom in Boulder, Colorado

For more than three decades, Armistead Maupin chronicled the lives of the residents of 28 Barbary Lane and their landlady, the incomparable Anna Madrigal. Begun as a serial in the San Francisco Chronicle in the 1970s, Tales of the City grew into nine beloved books and a portrait of San Francisco's heart across a changing era. Our custom jackets carry the city's iconic skyline across the spines. It is a set for the longtime fan, the San Franciscan, and every reader who has ever found a chosen family.

The Collection

Books included:

1. 28 Barbary Lane
2. Back to Barbary Lane
3. Michael Tolliver Lives
4. Mary Ann in Autumn
5. The Days of Anna Madrigal

Please note that books included may change periodically as titles go in and out of print. The sizing of the books may vary, and the titles listed here may differ from those pictured.

Each set is made entirely to order. Please allow two weeks for production.

Make It Your Own

Through our Full Custom service, we can modify the book list or design an entirely new jacket for this set. Explore Full Custom design

Please note that customized orders are non-refundable and non-returnable.

FAQs

Does the set include all nine books?
Yes. 28 Barbary Lane and Back to Barbary Lane each gather three of the earlier novels, and the remaining three complete the saga.

Where did the series begin?
As a serial in the San Francisco Chronicle, beginning in 1976, before its first novel appeared in 1978.

What does the jacket show?
The San Francisco skyline, stretching across the spines of all five volumes.