Description
A rare and historic deluxe edition of The Complete Collection of Modern Japanese Literature, Volume 29, featuring the works of Yasunari Kawabata (川端康成), Japan’s first Nobel Prize-winning author. Published by Kodansha in 1969 and reissued in 1975, this collector’s edition is part of an exclusive 100-volume set that preserves Japan’s literary heritage.
Designed by Hiroshi Hara (原弘), one of Japan’s most renowned bookbinders, this edition showcases premium-quality printing by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. and a cloth-bound cover, making it a luxury publication of its time.
This volume includes:
✔ Kawabata’s most celebrated works in their original Japanese text
✔ Critical essays by literary scholars including Sei Ito, Katsuichiro Kamei, Mitsuo Nakamura, and Kenkichi Yamamoto
✔ Historical significance as part of a definitive 100-volume literary collection
✔ Original Kodansha publication with high-quality materials
This is a must-have for collectors of Japanese literature, scholars, and fans of Yasunari Kawabata’s hauntingly beautiful prose. Very few copies remain in circulation, making this an exceptionally rare find!
