{"product_id":"james-joyce-finnegans-wake-1971-first-1st-print-jpn-ed-slipcase-obi","title":"James Joyce — Finnegans Wake \/ フィネガン役夜祭 Toshi Shuppansha 1971 First Japanese Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJames Joyce — \u003cem\u003eFinnegans Wake \/ フィネガン役夜祭 (Finnegan Tetsuyasai)\u003c\/em\u003e, 都市出版社 (Toshi Shuppansha), Tokyo, 1971. True First Japanese Edition. Part 1.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary milestone for global James Joyce collectors and avant-garde literature enthusiasts. This is the historic 1971 first Japanese edition of \u003cem\u003eFinnegans Wake\u003c\/em\u003e — the first time Joyce's final, most labyrinthine masterpiece was translated and published in book form in Japan. Translated by a distinguished team of British literature scholars including Yukio Suzuki, Ryo Nonaka, and the legendary Joyce translator Naoki Yanase, this publication represents a landmark in the history of world literature in translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book design is by \u003cstrong\u003eSeiichi Horiuchi (堀内誠一)\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of postwar Japan's most celebrated graphic designers and art directors, whose work defined the visual language of Japanese publishing in the 1960s and 70s. The volume includes \u003cstrong\u003ethree original illustrations by Gertrude Stein\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a further layer of literary and artistic significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY THIS VOLUME IS A PRIZED COLLECTOR'S ITEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e歴史的・文学的価値\u003c\/strong\u003e — The first Japanese translation of \u003cem\u003eFinnegans Wake\u003c\/em\u003e in book form. Joyce's most complex work, rendered into Japanese by the foremost Joyce scholars of the era. A primary document of postwar Japanese literary culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eビジュアル・芸術的価値\u003c\/strong\u003e — Book design by Seiichi Horiuchi, whose graphic work is now collected in its own right. Three illustrations by Gertrude Stein. Gold-edged pages (Tenkei). Navy and silver hard slipcase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e帯・函の希少価値\u003c\/strong\u003e — Complete with original Obi (belly band) and hard slipcase — rarely found together in this condition after 55 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Joyce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finnegans Wake \/ フィネガン役夜祭 (Finnegan Tetsuyasai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTranslators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yukio Suzuki, Ryo Nonaka, Naoki Yanase, et al.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gertrude Stein (3 plates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiichi Horiuchi (堀内誠一)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e 都市出版社 (Toshi Shuppansha), Tokyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971 (Showa 46) — True First Japanese Edition, Part 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original hard slipcase (navy \u0026amp; silver), original Obi (belly band)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION: Very Good — Outstanding Vintage Survival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlipcase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light rubbing and shelf wear consistent with 55 years of age — noted and photographed. Structurally sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers \u0026amp; Spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and intact. Horiuchi's iconic cover design fully preserved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight, secure, and fully intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior \u0026amp; Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e No foxing, no writing, no tears. Gold page edges intact. Ken-in-shi present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease carefully inspect all high-resolution listing photographs to verify the exceptional vintage condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: EASY AI TRANSLATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the text is printed in Japanese, you can easily read and study this historic book using modern smartphone AI tools. By taking a photo of any page with Google Lens, ChatGPT, or Google Translate, the AI will instantly translate the text. Language is no longer a barrier to owning this rare piece of literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"shady2grove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65420630491485,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1082\/5888\/5981\/files\/IMG_8126.jpg?v=1785486983","url":"https:\/\/shady2grove.com\/products\/james-joyce-finnegans-wake-1971-first-1st-print-jpn-ed-slipcase-obi","provider":"shady2grove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}