Japanese flock to bookstores to purchase Haruki Murakami’s new novel
Haruki Murakami’s new novel, “1Q84,” has hit stores across Japan:
In a clever marketing scheme, the contents of his new novel have been kept secret. Fans ordering the book know nothing but the title, “1Q84,” which can be read as “1984″ in Japanese.
Shinchosha began selling the 1,000-page, two-volume work at a handful of stores in Tokyo on Wednesday. One store sold 840 copies in just one day, it said.
It is unclear when the work will be translated into English, according to Shinchosha.
Those who absolutely must find out more about the book can follow the blogger at How to Japonese as he reads through his copy of the book. [hat tip to Marxy]
Readers of Japanese can purchase “1Q84″ through Amazon.co.jp.
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0:55 I want to be this cool when I’m his age
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ooo… I might just have to pick that up! Just read through 1984 about a month ago and was looking for something new to read in Japanese anyway.
Reading stuff that isn’t translated yet is cool – if anyone’s interested Isaka Kotaro (伊坂幸太郎) is an awesome author as well.
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