Tuttle Publishing has announced Haruki Murakami Manga Stories 1, the first of three volumes of adaptations of the celebrated author’s short stories. The first volume will include “Super-Frog Saves Tokyo,” “The Seventh Man,” “Birthday Girl,” and “Where I’m Likely to Find It.” Although billed as manga, the graphic novel is actually adapted by a French team and reads from left to right; it is also in color. The 144-page hardcover, recommended for ages 16+, will be released on October 24, 2023, with an MSRP of $19.99.
In the first story, a giant frog appears to an unassuming salaryman and asks for help in defeating a giant worm that is about to cause a massive earthquake. “Where I’m Likely to Find It” follows a detective who reflects on the meaning of life while trying to track down a missing husband. “Birthday Girl” is the story of a girl’s odd encounter on her birthday, and “The Seventh Man” explores the grief a man whose childhood friend died in a tsunami.
Tuttle publishes books on Japanese history and culture, including the original graphic novel Tokyo Rose – Zero Hour (see “Review: ‘Tokyo Rose – Zero Hour (A Graphic Novel)’ HC”).

First of Three Volumes Adapting Nine Stories
Posted by Brigid Alverson on September 27, 2023 @ 10:01 am CT

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