Novelist as Vocation (First UK edition - first impression)

First impression of the first UK edition, with the full-number-string sequence including the no. "1": 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 on the printer's page. Translated from the Japanese by Philip Gabriel and Ted Goossen. Dustwrapper illustrated by Noma Bar. ***A near fine copy in black paper-covered boards, with white titles to the spine. No discernible faults. Clean boards. No bumps or creases. No reading lean to the binding. Spine tight. Page block edges clean. Internally also near fine with no inscriptions. No foxing. Pages clean. Illustrated front and rear endpapers. ***In a near fine colour-illustrated dustwrapper, which has not been price-clipped, retaining the original publisher's printed price of £18.99. The dustwrapper also has no discernible faults. No creases, chips or tears - just a minute nick to the fore-edge of the front inner flap. No fading. Dustwrapper bright. ***208 pages plus four pages of Notes and advertisements at the back of the book. 223mm x 145mm. ***'Haruki Murakami's myriad fans will be delighted by this unique look into the mind of a master storyteller. In this engaging book, the internationally bestselling and famously reclusive writer shares what he thinks about being a novelist; his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists and musicians. Readers who have long wondered where the mysterious novelist gets his ideas and what inspires his strangely surreal worlds will be fascinated by this highly personal look at the craft of writing.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper) ***'Haruki Murakami, born Jan 12, 1949 is a Japanese writer. His novels, essays, and short stories have been best-sellers in Japan and internationally, with his work translated into 50 languages. and having sold millions of copies outside Japan. He has received numerous awards for his work. ***"Novelist as a Vocation" is an essay collection written by Haruki Murakami published by Switch Publishing on 10 Sep 2015. An English translation by Philip Gabriel and Ted Goossen was released on 8 Nov 2022 by Alfred A. Knopf in the US, by Harvill Secker in the UK and by Doubleday Canada in Canada.' (Wiki) ***First impression of the first UK edition, in its original dustwrapper, in near fine, bright and crisp condition. Already becoming uncommon in first impression. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.…