End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland: A New Translation by Haruki Murakam

Description: End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland by Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin Japans most widely-read and controversial writer, author of A Wild Sheep Chase, hurtles into the consciousness of the West with this narrative about a split-brained data processor, a deranged scientist, his shockingly undemure granddaughter, and various thugs, librarians, and subterranean monsters--not to mention Bob Dylan and Lauren Bacall. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 1Q84 and The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle comes a relentlessly inventive novel that dives deep into the very nature of consciousness. "Fantastical, mysterious, and funny . . . a fantasy world that might have been penned by Franz Kafka."—The Philadelphia InquirerAcross two parallel narratives, Murakami draws readers into a mind-bending universe in which Lauren Bacall, Bob Dylan, a split-brained data processor, a deranged scientist, his shockingly undemure granddaughter, and various thugs, librarians, and subterranean monsters collide to dazzling effect. What emerges is a novel that is at once a hilariously funny and a deeply serious meditation on the nature and uses of the mind. This unabridged edition uses the original Japanese title of the book, which was later inverted for foreign publications. Author Biography HARUKI MURAKAMI is a best-selling Japanese writer. His works of fiction and nonfiction have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Franz Kafka Prize, the Frank OConnor International Short Story Award, and the Jerusalem Prize, among others. Murakamis fiction is humorous and surreal, focusing on themes of alienation and loneliness. He is considered an important figure in postmodern literature. The Guardian praised Murakami as "among the worlds greatest living novelists" for his works and achievements. Murakami is the author of 1Q84, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Men Without Women, and many more Review "Murakamis bold willingness to go straight over the top [is] a signal indication of his genius . . . a world-class writer who has both eyes open and takes big risks." –The Washington Post Book World"He has become the foremost representative of a new style of Japanese writing: hip, cynical, highly stylized, set at the juncture of cyberpunk, postmodernism, and hard-boiled detective fiction. . . . Murakami [is] adept at deadpan wit, outrageous style." –Los Angeles Times Magazine"Fantastical, mysterious, and funny . . . a fantasy world that might have been penned by Franz Kafka." –Philadelphia Inquirer"Rich in action, suspense, odd characters and unexpected trifles . . . [a] provocative work." –The Atlantic"Murakamis gift is for ironic observations that hint at something graver. . . . He is wry, absurd, and desolate." –Los Angeles Times Book Review"[A] mix of American fun and Japanese dread." –Esquire"An intertwining DNA model of seemingly contrary elements . . . a combination of Kafkas castle, Borgess library, and the Prisoners TV village." –Village Voice Literary Supplement"Off the wall . . . hilariously bizarre . . . splendid . . . a remarkable book . . . Alfred Birnbaum . . . has captured the crazed, surreal feel of Murakamis Japanese." –The Times (London)"His novels . . . are set on fast-forward: raucous, slangy, irreverent." –Details Details ISBN0593320026 Author Jay Rubin Publisher Penguin Young Readers Series Everymans Library Contemporary Classics Series Year 2024 Translator Jay Rubin ISBN-13 9780593320020 Format Hardcover Imprint Penguin Young Readers Subtitle A New Translation Country of Publication United States DEWEY 895.635 Illustrations 5 ILLUSTRATIONS; 1 MAP Audience General Publication Date 2024-12-10 US Release Date 2024-12-10 Pages 488 ISBN-10 0593320026 Language English UK Release Date 2024-12-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168900780;

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