Name: Novelist as Vocation
Brand: Haruki Murakami

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9781529918359

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Limited edition

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2023-11-11

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Penguin

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Haruki Murakami

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Music

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Haruki Murakami is a Japanese writer and translator, born on 12 January 1949 in Kyōto, Japan. With his unique storytelling style and ability to blend reality with fantasy, he has captivated readers worldwide. Known for his thought-provoking novels such as "Norwegian Wood" and "Kafka on the Shore," Murakami's works explore themes of loneliness, identity, and the human condition. His writing has earned him numerous accolades and a dedicated fan base who eagerly await each new release.
Murakami's literary career began in the late 1970s when he opened a jazz bar in Tokyo called Peter Cat. Inspired by his love for music, especially jazz and classical music, these influences can be seen throughout his writing. He often incorporates musical references into his stories, creating a harmonious blend of literature and melody.
As an accomplished translator as well, Murakami has introduced English-speaking audiences to some of Japan's most notable authors. His translations of works by Ryu Murakami and Banana Yoshimoto have received critical acclaim for their accuracy and ability to capture the essence of the original texts.

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A charmingly idiosyncratic look at writing, creativity, and the author's own novels. Haruki Murakami's myriad fans will be delighted by this unique look into the mind of a master storyteller. In this engaging book, the internationally best-selling author and famously reclusive writer shares with readers what he thinks about being a novelist; his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists, and musicians. Readers who have long wondered where the mysterious novelist gets his ideas and what inspires his strangely surreal worlds will be fascinated by this highly personal look at the craft of writing.

Novelist as Vocation

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