Zosho Ichidai Why Book Collections Grow and Disperse Chuko Bunko Japanese Book by Chuo Koron Shinsha

A deeply reflective Japanese essay book exploring the meaning of owning and parting with a massive personal library of 30,000 books. - Written from the painful experience of letting go of a lifetime's book collection. - Explores the history of modern Japanese publishing and the significance of personal collections. - Includes commentary by the author and a dialogue on rare books with Hiroshi Aramata. - Commentary by Shukichi Hirayama included. - Written in Japanese (Bunko format). Shipped directly from Japan. Authentic Japanese product.