ISBN: 9781911215387 - novelist as a vocation: an exploration of a writer’s life from the sunday times bestselling author (12 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A unique look at the craft of writing from a bestselling master of storytelling. In this engaging book, the internationally best-selling author 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.'An insightful collection of essays on his work and methods. You end this collection of beautiful essays vowing to never let life, or writing, get so complicated again' Guardian'Murakami is like a magician who explains what he's doing as he performs the trick and still makes you believe he has supernatural powers' New York Times Book Review'A fascinating glimpse of the peculiar writerly life' Sunday Times** A TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES and NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR**. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Pappband mit Schutzumschlag. Zustand: Gut. Auflage: 1. 208 Seiten Kanten gering bestossen, Klebrückstand von Preisschild hinten /// Standort Wimregal HOM-31469 ISBN 9781911215387 WITHIN THE EU: shipping only to GERMANY and AUSTRIA due to the new EPR regulations. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 346. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A unique look at the craft of writing from a bestselling master of storytelling. In this engaging book, the internationally best-selling author 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.'An insightful collection of essays on his work and methods. You end this collection of beautiful essays vowing to never let life, or writing, get so complicated again' Guardian'Murakami is like a magician who explains what he's doing as he performs the trick and still makes you believe he has supernatural powers' New York Times Book Review'A fascinating glimpse of the peculiar writerly life' Sunday Times\*\* A TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES and NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR\*\*.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. First UK Edition. First impression of the first UK edition, with the full-number-string sequence including the no. "1": 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 on the printer's page. Translated from the Japanese by Philip Gabriel and Ted Goossen. Dustwrapper illustrated by Noma Bar. ***A near fine copy in black paper-covered boards, with white titles to the spine. No discernible faults. Clean boards. No bumps or creases. No reading lean to the binding. Spine tight. Page block edges clean. Internally also near fine with no inscriptions. No foxing. Pages clean. Illustrated front and rear endpapers. ***In a near fine colour-illustrated dustwrapper, which has not been price-clipped, retaining the original publisher's printed price of £18.99. The dustwrapper also has no discernible faults. No creases, chips or tears - just a minute nick to the fore-edge of the front inner flap. No fading. Dustwrapper bright. ***208 pages plus four pages of Notes and advertisements at the back of the book. 223mm x 145mm. ***'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 bestselling and famously reclusive writer shares 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.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper) ***'Haruki Murakami, born Jan 12, 1949 is a Japanese writer. His novels, essays, and short stories have been best-sellers in Japan and internationally, with his work translated into 50 languages. and having sold millions of copies outside Japan. He has received numerous awards for his work. ***"Novelist as a Vocation" is an essay collection written by Haruki Murakami published by Switch Publishing on 10 Sep 2015. An English translation by Philip Gabriel and Ted Goossen was released on 8 Nov 2022 by Alfred A. Knopf in the US, by Harvill Secker in the UK and by Doubleday Canada in Canada.' (Wiki) ***First impression of the first UK edition, in its original dustwrapper, in near fine, bright and crisp condition. Already becoming uncommon in first impression. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. Noma Bar (Dustwrapper design) (illustrator). …

Gebunden. Zustand: New. A unique look at the craft of writing from a bestselling master of storytelling. In this engaging book, the internationally best-selling author shares with readers what he thinks about being a novelist his thoughts on the role of the nove.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 224 pages. Japanese language. 8.70x5.67x0.94 inches. In Stock.