Almost Transparent Blue by Murakami Ryu (25 results)

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 164 pages. Japanese language. 5.83x4.09x0.55 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. includes dust-jacket. DETAILS: very good price-clipped dust-jacket, SHORT INK MARKINGS scattered throughout, binding is very good gray cloth, top corner of pages very slightly bumped, light foxing on top foredge. the word "markings" in pencil on front endpaper. MURAKAMI, RYU. Almost transparent blue : COPY WITH MARKINGS. Translated by Nancy Andrew. Tokyo ; New York: Kodansha International : Distributed by Kodansha International/USA through Harper & Row, 1977, stated First Edition, 1977, 126pp., . MARKINGS: short ink line in margin on pages 32, 34, 35, 80, 90, 93, 94, 98, 115, 116, few words underlined in ink on page 40, 46, 49, 62, 67, 84, 114, whole line on page 52, 59, 68, 71, possibly a few others I missed. - These indicate a thorough reading of the book with passages of interest indicated by lines in the margins or by a few words underlined, but only a few cases of a whole line. Not collectible, for this reason, but still a rare book in quite acceptable reading condition and attractive from the outside. 9780870113055 ISBN 0870113054. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: very_good. This book is in Very good condition. There may be a few flaws like shelf wear and some light wear.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Trade paperback, 126 pages. Condition: Very good. First UK edition with full number line. Light edge wear and handling to cover. Faint abrasion to front cover upper edge near end of author name. Light age toning to edges of pages, otherwise in very nice shape.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First edition THUS. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards may have fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages unmarked. New mylar added to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Covers may have fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Stains along side fore edge; interior pages unmarked. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Softcover. First British Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 126 pages; Very Good; spine dark turquoise with white lettering; minor shelfwear, including creasing at spine, subtle rubbing along edges; textblock clean; shelved Case 7. 1366316. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Condition: Fine. The book is in fine condition.

paperback. Condition: As New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Excellent copy with just light shelf wear to dust jacket. ***Shipped within 24 hours from the beautiful Baltimore inner harbor area. First class service; accurate descriptions. Most items packed in boxes, not envelopes.***.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. "Almost Transparent Blue" by Ryu Murakami. First published in 1977 by Kodansha International Ltd. (Tokyo / New York / San Francisco). This copy: First English edition. Kodansha International Ltd. (Tokyo / New York / San Francisco), 1977. Hardcover. 126 pp. Binding: Hardcover. Dust jacket: Present. Size: 22.0 x 16.0 cm Language: English Condition: Dust jacket: Very Good - light wear; browning to reverse side. Body: Good - some foxing and age toning. Binding: Good - slightly loose. Edges: Good - light foxing and age toning. Pages: Very Good - very slight age toning. Text: Very Good - clean and highly readable. Others: Price present on front flap; obi band with approximately 5 cm tear. Description: A translated edition of "Almost Transparent Blue" by Ryu Murakami, translated by Nancy Andrew as stated on the title page. Shipping from Tokyo, Japan. International shipping available. Please note: All sales are final, especially for higher-value items. Returns are not accepted unless the item is significantly not as described. Stock availability may change, as our listings are shared with a physical bookstore. …

This is a Japanese paperback edition of Ryu Murakami's debut novel, "Almost Transparent Blue," published by Kodansha. The book explores the lives of young people immersed in a world of drugs, sex, and rock and roll, set against the backdrop of an American military base in Japan. Murakami's unflinching portrayal of hedonism and alienation made this novel a controversial yet highly acclaimed work of contemporary Japanese literature. Note: The text is entirely in Japanese. Brand New Japanese Edition. Ships worldwide from Japan via Japan Post. Expedited shipping via FedEx available.…

About this Item ARC from uncorrected proofs. Paperback, fine interior and near fine exterior, some light fading on front cover, slightly worn corners , slight sating on back of book by spine. (Please see pictures)otherwise tight and text clean. The Akutagawa prize-winning debut novel. Translated by Nancy Andrew. SYNOPSIS Almost Transparent Blue is a raw and semi-autobiographical novel by Ryu Murakami that delves into the counterculture of 1970s Japan. The novel is a brutal tale of lost youth living near an American military base in an unnamed Japanese port town. The story focuses on a small group of young friends whose lives revolve around a destructive cycle of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. The novel is largely plotless, instead using an image-intensive narrative to paint a portrait of boredom, alienation, and depravity. The raw and often violent prose takes the reader through a rollercoaster of reality and drug-induced hallucinations. The work polarized critics and the public alike upon its release, representing a sharp turning away from the introspective trend of postwar Japanese literature. The novel explores themes of alienation, addiction, and the search for meaning in a world stripped of certainties, reflecting a generation caught between the past and an uncertain future.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Advanced Reading Copy. ARC from uncorrected proofs. Paperback, good, some light coffee stains on front cover otherwise tight and text clean. The Akutagawa prize-winning debut novel. Translated by Nancy Andrew. 104244.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. First English translation, first printing. 8vo. Publisher s grey cloth, spine lettered in blue. In unclipped jacket. Small bookstore label to upper corner of front paste down, Tokyo-Kanda Kitazawa Bookstore. A fine copy. Translated by Nancy Andrew. | SIGNED by Ryu Murakami to front free end paper. | Ryû Murakami [1952-] is known for his raw and brutal novels where he explores the dark sides of mankind. Together with Haruki Murakami, he represents the 1980s reaction against post-war politicized literature in Japan. «Almost transparent blue» was his debut novel, first published in Japanese 1976, for which he received the Akutagawa Prize. Akutagawa Ryû nosuke Shô is a literary prize awarded semiannually for the best work of fiction by a promising new Japanese writer. The prize is general-ly considered, along with the Naoki Prize (for the best work of popular fiction), Japan s most prestigious literary award. Signed by Author(s).…