Description: The Blurb It is 1948. Japan is rebuilding her cities after the calamity of World War Two, her people putting defeat behind them and looking to the future. The celebrated artist, Masuji Ono, fills his days attending to his garden, his house repairs, his two grown daughters and his grandson; his evenings drinking with old associates in quiet lantern-lit bars. His should be a tranquil retirement. But as his memories continually return to the past - to a life and career deeply touched by the rise of Japanese militarism - a dark shadow begins to grow over his serenity. The Book This is a RARE Variant Print of the 1st UK hardback edition published by Faber in 1986 or 1987 [Variant hardback example with incorrect (and later) copyright page]It is hard to fathom how this variant has occurred, as the copyright page states that it is for the paperback version, (with the paperback ISBN) which was published a year later. This is most likely a hardback reprint, with an incorrect copyright page. We’ve seen plenty of these around and don’t think they are rare.A Fine example in the Fine unclipped wrapper with a tiny stain at head. We have loads of other great books available, including many signed copies. If you cannot see what you are looking for, please ask, as we have an extensive catalogue that is unlisted. ♻️ We care about our environment and all our packaging is either biodegradable, (even our bubblewrap), recyclable, or recycled. ♻️ If you would prefer either type of packaging, please do let us know when you order. Of course, returns are accepted; please see our returns ol📮 If you require a particular postage service, please ask when purchasing. Normal domestic postage for this book would be recorded, sent in secure packaging, and will cost nothing. International Buyers we offer a signed, tracked Air Mail service for £30. Please expect to wait up to four weeks for delivery, although they do aim to deliver within a week. A tracking number will be provided for your convenience. We are proud that customers from the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Dubai (UAE) have received books from us in the described condition. _gsrx_vers_1536 (GS 9.4 (1536))
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Binding: Hardback
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Signed: No
