Murakami, Haruki

Norwegian Wood

Softcover, Tokyo: Kodansha, 1989. First Edition. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1st English language edition, 1st printing published by Kodansha in Tokyo in 1989. Two volumes, both stamped and SIGNED by Murakami, volume 1 is signed in English, volume 2 is signed in Japanese. Originally intended for Japanese students of English, this first English language printing has a Notes section in the rear of both volumes translating certain English phrases into Japanese. Both volumes come with their original Dust Jackets and their original Kodansha bookmarks with "Enjoy Reading English! " on the front of the bookmark and a bunch of Japanese characters I can't read on the back. Norwegian Wood was Murakami's breakthrough novel, quickly selling 2 million copies in Japan (on its way to more than 4 million) and transforming him from a writer with a small, but respected following to a nationwide superstar unable go out in public without being mobbed by fans. Ships same or next business day very well protected in a box. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; Signed by Author. [Item #81816]

Price: $4,500.00