Seven stories that span a 20-year period in the life of one of Japan's greatest writers. Written with humor and keen perception, Kaiko introduces the reader to a fascinating range of characters.
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Seven stories that span a 20-year period in the life of one of Japan's greatest writers. Written with humor and keen perception, Kaiko introduces the reader to a fascinating range of characters.
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Add this copy of Five Thousand Runaways to cart. $3.68, like new condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Dodd Mead.
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Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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New York. 1987. Dodd Mead. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Slightly Worn Dustjacket. 0396091083. Translated from the Japanese by Cecelia Segawa Seigle. 191 pages. hardcover. Jacket design by Elissa Ichiyasu. keywords: Literature Translated Japan Asia. FROM THE PUBLISHER-A collection of eight short stories from the winner of Japan's highest literary awards, this covers twenty years of Kaiko's career from 1959 to 1979. Set in Vietnam, in the South China Sea, and in the cities and mountains of Japan, the stories introduce a variety of fascinating, obsessive characters strangely different yet immediately familiar. Kaiko is a sensual writer, capturing the smell, taste, sound, and touch of all he describes. inventory #28530.
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New York. 1987. Dodd Mead. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 0396091083. Translated from the Japanese by Cecelia Segawa Seigle. 191 pages. hardcover. Jacket design by Elissa Ichiyasu. keywords: Literature Translated Japan Asia. FROM THE PUBLISHER-A collection of eight short stories from the winner of Japan's highest literary awards, this covers twenty years of Kaiko's career from 1959 to 1979. Set in Vietnam, in the South China Sea, and in the cities and mountains of Japan, the stories introduce a variety of fascinating, obsessive characters strangely different yet immediately familiar. Kaiko is a sensual writer, capturing the smell, taste, sound, and touch of all he describes. inventory #9304.
Add this copy of Five Thousand Runaways to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by Kenneth Mallory, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Decatur, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Dodd Mead.
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Fine in Very Good jacket. First edition. Illustrated by Kaiko, Takeshi. Fine in very good dust jacket. Dustwrapper has a couple of small (1/2") tears on front panel. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
Add this copy of Five Thousand Runaways to cart. $20.22, good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1990 by Peter Owen Ltd.
