Trace of Fog (Hardcover)

Language: English

Published by Roshin Books, Tokyo, 2019

4990723090 / 9784990723095

  • Hardcover
  • New
See all details

Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, AustraliaAussieBookSeller

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since June 22, 2007

Hardcover

Condition: New

£ 60.79

£ 27.76 shipping 
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Hardcover. A deep fog usually envelops Mount Kirigamine (literally Summit of Fog). Once the mountain is covered by the fog, all boundaries disappear, and the fog seems to extend into infinity.A while ago, the mountain was home to a ski resort, large enough to include two ski jumping platforms. The mountain was a candidate to play host to the Olympic Winter Games. Further back in time, the entire mountain was once designated as hunting grounds. The Kamakura shogunate 800 years ago organized large hunting events in which the samurai competed with each other. Shinto rites held at temple ruins still remaining in the mountain pastures convey these ancient times to our present age.Today, too, there are a number of building complexes on the mountain that have outlived their usefulness. These abandoned structures appear like fresh ruins that will tell future generations of our times.Trace is a word used in mountaineering. It is used to denote alterations made by those who came before you. As climbers move through a mountain, they effect various changes. Paths change or disappear. They overlap each other like layers on a rock bed, their surface covered by the fog.The fog lasts mere moments. It comes then disappears. It seems to swallow all and everything but soon vanishes into nothingness. It reminds me of our human existence. Ancient ruins and present buildings, too, are only transient presences on the mountains surface. Measured in the time scale of the mountain, humanitys traces are but a momentary presence, just like fog.Fog has no beginning, no end. I follow the path, looking for the traces it has left behind. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Seller Inventory # 9784990723095

Bibliographic details

Title
Trace of Fog (Hardcover)
Author
Yu-ki Abe
Publisher
Roshin Books, Tokyo
Publication year
2019
Condition
new
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
4990723090
ISBN 13
9784990723095

AussieBookSeller

Truganina, VIC, Australia

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since June 22, 2007

Shipping rates from Australia to U.S.A.

Item25 to 45 business days8 to 14 business days
First item£ 27.76£ 33.02
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Seller's business information

The Nile Group Pty Ltd

42 Apex Drive
Truganina, VIC Australia 3029