{"title":"Kazushige Abe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the acclaimed Japanese author, Kazushige Abe. Known for his innovative storytelling and thought-provoking narratives, Abe's writing delves into the complexities of modern life and identity in Japan. His works have garnered critical acclaim for their unique style and depth, earning him a prominent place in contemporary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cem\u003eMysterious Setting\u003c\/em\u003e captivates readers with its intricate plot and masterful character development. It's a brilliant exploration of human consciousness, inviting readers to ponder the realities and illusions we navigate in daily life. Another standout title, \u003cem\u003eNipponia Nippon\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an incisive look at Japan’s socio-cultural landscape, blending elements of fiction with authentic insights into cultural identity and evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKazushige Abe's books fall under the General Fiction category, yet they transcend conventional boundaries to offer profound reflections on society, self, and the human condition. Delve into Abe’s literary world to experience stories that are as entertaining as they are enlightening. Enjoy exploring the captivating narratives crafted by Kazushige Abe in this exclusive collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nipponia-nippon-by-kazushige-abe-9781782278535","title":"Nipponia Nippon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsolated in his Tokyo apartment, seventeen-year-old Haruo spends all his time online, researching the plight of the endangered Japanese crested ibis, \u003ci\u003eNipponia Nippon\u003c\/i\u003e. Living on an allowance from his parents, he drops ever further into a fantasy world in which he alone shares a special connection with the last of these noble birds, held at a conservation centre on the island of Sado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis conclusion is simple: it is his destiny to free the birds from a society that does not appreciate them, by whatever means necessary. With his emotional state becoming increasingly erratic, he begins to source weapons and prepares for a reckoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550234169580,"sku":"9781782278535","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15485973482822.jpg?v=1749964465"},{"product_id":"mysterious-setting-by-kazushige-abe-9781805330486","title":"Mysterious Setting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiori knows at heart that she's a troubadour. She may be completely tone-deaf, but she won't let that stop her living a life dedicated to music. Even when her dominant older sister, Nozomi, forces Shiori to accept that her wild singing provokes only revulsion, she decides to forge a career as a lyricist instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt eighteen, she moves to Tokyo to pursue her dream. Isolated and struggling in this unfamiliar city, Shiori seeks connection online, where her trusting outlook leaves her vulnerable to exploitation - with potentially explosive results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShot through with dark irony and a playful sense of the absurd, \u003ci\u003eMysterious Setting\u003c\/i\u003e is a propulsive and gloriously strange novel from one of Japan's most distinctive contemporary writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46713039683820,"sku":"9781805330486","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21319163482830.jpg?v=1754313530"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/kazushige-abe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}