It defies the tendency of studying cosmopolitan authors like Haruki Murakami from the perspective of East-West duality, and defends that such analysis ought to consider East and West as complementary, almost inextricable, not regarding them as opposite or impermeable, and never as a limitation to the author himself. The research, conducted as a bibliographical investigation, used key concepts like cultural identity ( Hall, 2006) and border-blurring ( Auestad, 2008). It aims at rethinking (as well as questioning) the way the study of the relation between Japan and the West can be addressed in the novel. The present paper is the final draft of the postdoctoral research ‘Murakami on the shore: the dialogue with the West in the construction of the novel’, developed from July 2015 to June 2016. Since its very release, critics and scholars have been sharing their impressions and interpretations on various aspects of the book, one of them being the abundant references to Western elements (myths, songs, writers, icons and so forth). Signed by Illustrator(s).The novel Kafka on the Shore is one of the most enigmatic works of contemporary writer Haruki Murakami. Bound in blocked cloth Set in Arno with Futura as display 528 pages Frontispiece plus 6 colour illustrations including 3 double-page spreads, each with red motifs on reverse Printed throughout in black and blue, including 41 illustrated motifs Metallic printed endpapers Blocked and die-cut slipcase 10? x 6¾?. His vision of loneliness and philosophical awakening has been beautifully interpreted by award-winning Colombian artist Daniel Liévano, whose stunning illustrations, motifs and binding design make this an artist?s book and one of Folio?s finest editions to date. In his deeply personal new introduction to this edition, Murakami revisits the emotionally charged experience of creating 15-year-old Kafka?s journey from confused runaway to enlightened sage. A master of magical realism, Murakami draws the reader into his world and makes them want to stay, despite the darkness he is so adept at portraying, and this truthful yet romantic storytelling has earned him millions of devoted fans around the world.
Teetering on the edge of a dreamworld, Haruki Murakami?s novels operate in the space between reality and fantasy, sanity and insanity ? and Kafka on the Shore is no exception. Newly introduced by Haruki Murakami, this outstanding Folio Society collector?s edition of Kafka on the Shore features the enigmatic and fantastical artwork of illustrator Daniel Liévano.
First edition, first printing - a stunning new Collectors edition from the Folio Society, selling very fast.
Signed by the artist Daniel Liévano via affixed bookplate.
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