Isbn: 9780151006670 - Storm Rider (24 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Based on real events, the moving story of a man lost between two cultures. Orphaned at the age of thirteen, Hikotaro resigns himself to a life at sea. But when the merchant vessel he sails on is caught in a violent storm, he is taken to San Francisco by American rescuers. Made an outcast by the shogunate policy forbidding reentry to Japanese who have been abroad, Hikotaro accepts his new country with trepidation and hope. Still, he dreams of returning to his native land. Yet when he finally does, he realizes that there is now no place he can call home. PRAISE FOR SHIPWRECKS Haunting and austerely beautiful.--The New York Times Extraordinary in detail and verisimilitude . . . a haunting read.--Los Angeles Times Book Review PRAISE FOR ON PAROLE An austerely graceful book, which should help cement Yoshimura's reputation here and bring over more of his twenty bestselling novels in its wake.--The Washington Post Book World A neat novel . . . There's nothing picturesque about the story, and it's a measure of Yoshimura's mastery that we're still disturbed and fascinated.--The New York Times Book Review PRAISE FOR ONE MAN'S JUSTICE [Yoshimura is] a writer of great psychological acuteness . . . One Man's Justice is a provocative exploration of the effects of war on the human soul.--San Jose Mercury News Gripping, remarkable. . . . A deft, accurate writer, Yoshimura captures a man in limbo with unnerving insight and definition.--The Christian Science Monitor Akira Yoshimura is the prizewinning author of twenty novels and short-story collections, many of them bestsellers in Japan. He is president of Japan's writers' union and a member of PEN International. Storm Rider is the fourth of his novels to be translated into English. Yoshimura lives in Tokyo. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First U.S. Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Based on real events, the moving story of a man lost between two cultures. Orphaned at the age of thirteen, Hikotaro resigns himself to a life at sea. But when the merchant vessel he sails on is caught in a violent storm, he is taken to San Francisco by American rescuers. Made an outcast by the shogunate policy forbidding reentry to Japanese who have been abroad, Hikotaro accepts his new country with trepidation and hope. Still, he dreams of returning to his native land. Yet when he finally does, he realizes that there is now no place he can call home. PRAISE FOR SHIPWRECKS Haunting and austerely beautiful.--The New York Times Extraordinary in detail and verisimilitude . . . a haunting read.--Los Angeles Times Book Review PRAISE FOR ON PAROLE An austerely graceful book, which should help cement Yoshimura's reputation here and bring over more of his twenty bestselling novels in its wake.--The Washington Post Book World A neat novel . . . There's nothing picturesque about the story, and it's a measure of Yoshimura's mastery that we're still disturbed and fascinated.--The New York Times Book Review PRAISE FOR ONE MAN'S JUSTICE [Yoshimura is] a writer of great psychological acuteness . . . One Man's Justice is a provocative exploration of the effects of war on the human soul.--San Jose Mercury News Gripping, remarkable. . . . A deft, accurate writer, Yoshimura captures a man in limbo with unnerving insight and definition.--The Christian Science Monitor Akira Yoshimura is the prizewinning author of twenty novels and short-story collections, many of them bestsellers in Japan. He is president of Japan's writers' union and a member of PEN International. Storm Rider is the fourth of his novels to be translated into English. Yoshimura lives in Tokyo. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First U.S. Edition. Dj has very light edgewear. Very light wear. Very light soiling to page edges.

Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condition: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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hardcover. 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.

hardcover. 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.

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Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. DJ Near Fine. 1st Printing. Size: Large Octavo.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good, Not Price Clipped. American First. Complete letter line from A to K; a bit of edge wear to boards and dust jacket; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine+. 1st American Edition. An excellent book, dust jacket in protective clear Brodart cover. ; Always Delivery Confirmation. 35 Years Fast Excellent Service. We Know How To Pack Books.

hardcover. Condition: fine copy in fine dust jacket. First U.S. Edition. salmon paper boards w/ gilt lettering on spine; fore edge untrimmed; peach endpapers; 367 pgs; illus dust jacket w/ $25.00 on front flap, author photo on rear; written in 1999. translated from the Japanese by Philip Gabriel. jacket design by Vaughn Andrews. …

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDNear fine in near fine dust jacket. First edition.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Edition Unstated. AS NEW Text appears to be clean. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Fiction; ISBN: 0151006679. ISBN/EAN: 9780151006670. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561030877. …

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Uncorrected Proof. Inside is clean and unmarked. Cover has spot of rubbing on back or peeling from removed sticker (see photo 4). Cover has several creases. See photos.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First U.S. Edition. Translated from the Japanese by Philip Gabriel. Akira Yoshimura is the prize-winning author of twenty novels and short-story collections, many of them bestsellers in Japan. STORM RIDER is the fourth of his novels to be translated into English, which also include SHIPWRECKS, PAROLE, and ONE MAN'S JUSTICE. Fine, unread copy, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket. L10.…

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Fiction & Literature.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 1st US Edition. Stated first Harvest edition with the letter line starting at 'A'. 1st U.S. edition bound in 5 1/4" X 8" size color pictorial wrappers. 248pp. A Near Fine copy. The rear ocver has a couple of tiny black specks of something, it's not dirt on dust, maybe a tiny ink splatter? Book is otherwise in Fine condition. …