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Ishiguro, Kazuo

An Artist of the Floating World

Putnam: 1986
  • $150
Putnam, 1986. First Edition (first U.S. printing). The second novel by the Nobel Prize-winning author of THE REMAINS OF THE DAY, the story of an aging Japanese painter whose career coincided with the rise of Japanese militarism. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize and winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year Award. Fine/Near Fine -- a slight "push" at the foot of the spine and light rubbing to the dust jacket panels. Signed by Ishiguro on the title page. . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Dust Jacket Included.
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