After Dark – Haruki Murakami
F/NF Signed

Description

For sale is a Rare and exceptional signed First Edition First Printing hardcover copy of After Dark by Haruki Murakami in a new archival wrap. First United States Edition stated, 2007 Knopf. First Printing with First United States Edition stated on copyright page and no subsequent printing.

The book is in Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, strong spine ends, no edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Fine condition with the signature of the author in English on the limitation page above the stamped Japanese name. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection. Pristine unread condition.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface wear, and no edge wear.  Attractive jacket design by Chip Kidd is first state with $22.95 price on front flap and 5/2007 date on rear.  Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

‎ After Dark moves from mesmerizing drama to metaphysical speculation, interweaving time and space as well as memory and perspective into a seamless exploration of human agency—the interplay between self-expression and empathy, between the power of observation and the scope of compassion and love. Murakami’s trademark humor, psychological insight, and grasp of spirit and morality are here distilled with an extraordinary, harmonious mastery.

Ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.