Author: Kazuo Ishiguro
Title: An Artist of the Floating World
Description: London, Faber & Faber, 1986 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition, second issue, of Ishiguo's award winning novel set in post Second World War Japan. The first edition, second issue of Kazuo Ishiguro's Whitbread Book of the Year winning second novel.In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.With the printer 'Richard Clay' to the impression verso of the title page, indicating that this is a second issue.Set in post Second World War Japan, this novel is narrated by ageing painter Masuji Ono. He reflects on his life and reputation. Ono finds himself needing to accept responsibility for his past actions.'An Artist of the Floating World' is regarded as an impressive work of Global Literature and Historical fiction. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper in fine condition. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to first few leaves. Pages age toned due to paper type, but bright. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Fine.

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