New Year’s Visit to Shinjuku Kinokuniya
We took a trip to Tokyo and visited the main Kinokuniya in Shinjuku to check out the “state of our books.” Publishing may be in a sorry state, but “our” books were on prominent display. Here’s what we found. Click on the photos (taken by our official iPhone photographer) to get a good look!
In first place, barely off the street was Kazuko Enda’s new book, Google Eibun Writing. According to Kodansha International editor Mio Urata, the book is selling “like hotcakes.” I admit, it’s not officially “our” book, but I helped, I’m happy about it–so there! Naruhodo Eigo Writing was up on the 7th floor, on the shelf.
In second place we have the Miyabe books. Second place because two books were positioned prominently next to each other–Devil’s Whisper and Sleeping Dragon. The other Miyabe books, including Crossfire, were lined up in the shelf above.
Our first Japanese book: BPD Survival Guide was out for all to see. Seiwa Shoten made a good overall showing!
Finally, Poison Ape from Vertical. The first book in the series was out, while the second was hidden on the shelf. (No sign of Translucent Tree, a personal favorite!)
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