ISBN10: 087011364X, ISBN13: 9780870113642, [publisher: Kodansha International Ltd., Tokyo - New York] Softcover 300 Pages. Fifth paperback printing of the 1969 First Edition. Translated from the Japanese. No marks or stamps. Black Rain is a portrait of a group of human beings; of the death of a great city; of a nation crumbling into defeat. It is a picture of the Japanese mind that tells more than many sociological studies. Yet more than this, it is a statement of a philosophy. Although that philosophy, in its essence, is neither pessimistic nor optimistic, it seems to be life-affirming. Dealing with the grimmest of subjects, the work is not, in the end, depressing, for the author is ultimately concerned with life rather than with death, and with an overall beauty that transcends ugliness of detail. The translator suggests this is not a book about the bomb at all. -- From the Translator's Preface.
[Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1982]
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ISBN10: 087011364X, ISBN13: 9780870113642, [publisher: Kodansha International Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, New York, San Francisco, CA] Softcover 300 pp. Clean, fresh copy with very light shelf wear, crisp pages and clean text. Small sticker on bottom of spine.
[The Bronx, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1982]

ISBN10: 087011364X, ISBN13: 9780870113642, [publisher: Kodansha International Ltd] Softcover Ex-Library copy with some moderate shelf wear. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations.Over 1,000,000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.
[Nashua, NH, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1988]

Kodansha International Ltd 1981 Revised ed. Paperback Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Kodansha International Ltd 1988-10-15 Revised ed. paperback Very Good Size: 7x1x4; Ex-Library copy with some moderate shelf wear. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations. Over 1, 000, 000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.