
KATANAGATARI 1 (paperback)
Sword Tale
$41.48
- Paperback
322 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2022
Summary
From the pen of the author of the legendary MONOGATARI novels comes another unique offering. KATANAGATARI brings to life a swordless “swordsman” and a self-described “schemer” who embark on a quest to obtain twelve peculiar masterpiece blades. Featuring beautiful interior art and copious bilingual footnotes, this paperback edition is the first of a quartet brimming with action, romance, and unexpected wisdom.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781647291556 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1647291550 |
| Author: | NisiOisiN |
| Publisher: | Vertical Inc. |
| Imprint: | Vertical Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 322 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2022 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 192mm x 138mm |
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About The Author
NisiOisiN
NisiOisin, born in 1981, is one of Japan’s most successful authors. He dropped out of Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto to pursue a career in storytelling, initially aiming to be a comic artist. After realizing his artistic limitations, he focused on writing, winning the 23rd Mephisto Prize for Decapitation at age 20, recognizing his talents as a mystery writer. Since his debut in 2002, Nisio has written over 50 novels and several comics, becoming a top-selling author in Japan with over 5 million units sold since 2009. In both 2012 and 2014, he was the top-selling author in Japan. Nishio’s works often explore themes of youth within familiar genres, blending mystery with comedy, romance, and/or the supernatural. He experiments with the Japanese language, and many of his works have been adapted into animated television series and films. His best-known works include the Monogatari series and Katanagatari.
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