The Lost War - A Japanese Reporter's Inside Story

Kato, Masuo

Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1946

About this Item

Stated First Edition. No other printing or publishing date given on the copyright page. Kato, author tells the story of what it was like to be a Japanese newspaperman, friend of American journalists and public figures, during the ill-famed Japanese peace missions that ended December 7, 1941. His story continues through internment, back to Japan and life in Japan's rise success in 1942-1943 through the atomic bombing. A compelling first account history of what really went on "inside Japan". The interior pages have NO writing, tears or creases. All pages firmly attached - NO loose or lost pages. Binding firm. This is NOT an ex-lib NOR is it a remainder. Yellow cloth on covers are bright with light foxing and soiling along edges. No fraying is evident anywhere. Red embossed illustration and titling on spine is clean and unmarred. Back cover has sustained water damaged but binding is firm and pages do NOT show water damage; nor is there a musty smell. DJ has borne the wear of a 77+ year old book. DJ back panel has evidence of some water damp staining as well. DJ has wear and small chips missing along edges. DJ is NOT price clipped and now in a mylar jacket.

Seller Inventory # 000913

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Lost War - A Japanese Reporter's Inside Story
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
• Publication Date: 1946
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good