Hear Wind Sing by Murakami Haruki, First Edition (10 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. First Vintage International edition, a trade paperback, near fine in wraps. Very minor wear to glossy covers. The two novels are bound dos a dos. No names or other marking in or on the book. 0.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First UK Edition (first printing) of this English-language translation (the second) of the author's first two novels, presented in a tête-bêche binding and simply titled 'Wind Pinball' on the dust wrapper and backstrip. 8vo. 162pp [and] 152pp. Black boards lettered in silver at the spine and with a simple silver-stamped decoration to one board. Decorated endpapers. A fine copy in fine non-price-clipped dust wrapper. Originally published in Japan in 1979 and 1980 respectively, the author's first two realist novellas were both translated into English by Alfred Birnbaum in 1987, but that translation was intended for English foreign language learners and was never widely issued outside of Japan. The present translation is the first to be issued outside Japan.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Two novels bound dos-a-dos. Size: Octavo . Category: Literature & Literary; Fiction. For further information on this title or for further photographs, please click on the "Ask Seller a Question" button directly underneath this listing. We aim to reply within three working days. Buyers from OUTSIDE of the UK are strongly recommended to make contact, to ask for an accurate shipping cost, BEFORE buying.

1st edition / 1st printing hardback with dust jacket As New octavo 149 + 151pp., Two of Murakami's early novels, published in English for the first time outside Japan, back to back.

Hardcover. Stated First Edition, First Printing. 5.5 x 8.75in. 152pp.; 162pp. Publisher's paper-covered boards. NEAR FINE in Near Fine dust jacket. The book itself with very slight shelf rubbing of the edges, otherwise remains Fine/As New. The dust jacket shows likewise shelf rubbing of the extremities, slightly rubbed panels, otherwise is not price-clipped remaining bright, colorful, and distinct. As pictured.

FIRST EDITION, UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY; Octavo illus. light card covers, pp., VG+ (light scuffing and v. sl. soiling to covers, light tanning to pages & edges).

1st edition softback with stiff wrappers As New octavo 149 + 151pp., Two of Murakami's early novels, published in English for the first time outside Japan, back to back. Uncorrected proof copy.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. Two novels originally published in 1987 and 1985 respectively, here published together in dos-a-dos format. A Very Fine copy in black paper covered boards, peekaboo dustwrapper. 152pp./162pp. Q21075.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Kodansha International, Tokyo 1987 / Paperback. True First English language Edition and First Impression. Fine in Fine Dustjacket (pages slightly age-toned, else Fine). Small format Paperback Original in Dustjacket, as issued (jacket comes protected in a removable archival quality clear plastic film). A beautiful copy of the authors first novel, and the first book in his 'Trilogy of the Rat' series. WINNER OF THE 1979 GUNZOU LITERATURE PRIZE.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. FIRST PRINTING. Near fine copy in dustjacket. Haruki Murakami's first book. Text in Japanese. With original green obi band in excellent condition. Trivial spotting to textblock edge and minimal wear. Please send a message for more info or photos. Paypal accepted.