Description: 瘋癲老人日記 Fuuten roujin nikki [= Diary of a mad old man] Author: Tanizaki, Junichiro Title: 瘋癲老人日記 Fuuten roujin nikki [= Diary of a mad old man] Publication: [Tokyo: Chuo Koron Sha, 1962 Description: First edition, 8vo, pp. [2], 241, [3]; color pictorial title page, text illustrations throughout by Shiko Munakata, pictorial boards also by him, light edgewear, text clean and sound, very good, with bifolium prospectus but without the slipcase. Tanizaki has been considered one of the "big three" post-war Japanese novelists. His work often explored sexual obsession, and in this, is his penultimate novel, the protagonist dies from a stroke brought on by sexual excitement. The illustrator, Munakata, was an important pioneer in the elevation of Japanese folk art, and a founder of the Mingei movement. Seller ID: 63445 Subject: Asia, Japan, Literature Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 63 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Author: Tanizaki, Junichiro
Publisher: Chuo Koron Sha
Year Printed: 1962
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
