*Please be sure to read the profile.* The book is in good condition as shown in the photos. There are no noticeable scratches or stains. There are very slight scuffs and signs of use on the cover. This book is available new, so I've priced it affordably. If you're looking for a copy, please consider it. "Kotoba no Kajitsu" (Fruits of Words) Hiroshi Osada Price: ¥800 + tax (¥880) First edition, December 2021 This is the final collection of essays by Hiroshi Osada, a leading Japanese poet known for his masterpieces of picture books and essays. Through "fruits" and "flower fruits" that give color to our daily lives, even the most ordinary moments are gently woven into a story that embraces the reader's heart. It makes you realize how beautiful, delicate, and rich the expressive power of the Japanese language can be. Highly recommended for a blissful reading experience. Hiroshi Osada (November 10, 1939 - May 3, 2015) Born in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture in 1939. Graduated from Waseda University, Department of German Literature, Faculty of Letters. Poet. Debuted with the poetry collection "Warera Shinsen na Tabibito" (We, the Fresh Travelers) in 1965. Received the Kuwabara Takeo Academic Award for "Kioku no Tsukurikata" (How to Make Memories) in 1998, the Shika Bungakukan Award for "Sachi naru kana Hon o Yomu Hito" (Blessed are Those Who Read Books) in 2009, the Miyoshi Tatsuji Award for "Sekai wa Utsukushii to" (The World is Beautiful) in 2010, and the Mainichi Art Award for "Kiseki - Miracle -" in 2014. He was also widely active in fields such as essays, criticism, translation, and children's literature. Received the Mainichi Publishing Culture Award for the essay collection "Watashi no Nijusseiki Shoten" (My 20th Century Bookstore) in 1982 and the Kodansha Publishing Culture Award for "Mori no Ehon" (Forest Picture Book) in 2000. His other works in the Chikuma Bunko series include the essays "Dokusho kara Hajimaru" (Starting from Reading), "Subete Kimi ni Ateta Tegami" (All the Letters to You), and "Jibun no Jikan e" (To Your Own Time). Passed away on May 3, 2015. *Mainly handling popular works and out-of-print paperback editions. Please check the seller's product list.* #HiroshiOsada #Books #JapaneseLiterature/Essays