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DARK WATER: Stories [Signed by Japanese film director HIDEO NAGATA]
by Suzuki, Koji
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- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1932234101
- ISBN 13
- 9781932234107
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About This Item
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Vertical, Inc., 2004. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Unique association copy signed by Japanese film director Hideo Nagata on title page in black fountain ink. Nagata directed "Ringu," "Ring 2," and "The Ring Two" (the 2005 sequel to "The Ring," which starred Naomi Watts.) He also directed "Dark Water" (2002) from Suzuki's short story 'Floating Water,' which frames this haunting collection from one of Japan's most celebrated writers. Suzuki also authored the smash thrillers, RING (which spawned the hit film and its sequels), and SPIRAL. 'Nikkatsu at 100" event card laid in. As new, first edition, first printing, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket. [Not remainder-marked or price-clipped] BUND
Synopsis
A selection of deliciously spooky short stories from the Japanese master of suspense, the acclaimed author of RING. The film DARK WATER is based on the first story in the collection.Suzuki demonstrates the power of his psychological insight into the mechanics of fear in this highly atmospheric collection of stories unified by the theme of water.Following her divorce, Yoshimi Matsubara lives with her five-year-old daughter Ikuko in a depressing and damp apartment block on reclaimed land in Tokyo Bay. But when a child's red bag keeps turning up in unexpected places, Yoshino's sanity seems to be threatened, and she soon begins to fear that her daughter's life is at risk.Kensuke Suehiro jumps at the chance to visit a restricted island in Tokyo Bay, about which he once heard a rather strange story. But when he arrives, he finds far more than he bargained for.Fisherman Hiroyuki is embittered and unhappy in his marriage. But getting rid of his wife turns out to be anything but easy, especially when his own boat seems to be against him.Family man Sugiyama finds himself trapped in an underwater cave. Can he find a way to communicate with his beloved son one last time?Just four examples from this beautifully crafted collection of stories filled with suspense, tension and drama. A perfect introduction to one of Japan's top literary stars.
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- Bookseller
- Joe Staats, Bookseller
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 11286
- Title
- DARK WATER: Stories [Signed by Japanese film director HIDEO NAGATA]
- Author
- Suzuki, Koji
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American Edition 1st Printing
- ISBN 10
- 1932234101
- ISBN 13
- 9781932234107
- Publisher
- Vertical, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 2004
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- FICTION SHORT STORIES SINGLE AUTHOR Short Stories
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror;
- Product_type
- 2
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We specialize in collectible, contemporary signed first editions. First edition means the first printing. (Later printings of the first edition are typically not printed on acid-free paper, and should be avoided by collectors.) Signatures are obtained by us in person. Inscribed books sold by us may contain a line, a phrase, or a sketch that the author has chosen to add. Our signed books are not dedicated to anybody in particular (not to your grandmother, your Aunt Gladys, your ex-lover or your former cellmate), except in the rare case of a presentation copy from an author to a noteworthy person. All our books are hardcover, unless the book is an Advance Reading Copy, Uncorrected Proof, or PBO. You can expect that the books we send you will be as described, and in a physical condition worthy of the author’s having signed them. We do not sell remainder-marked books, signed or otherwise
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