Omni Exclusive: Knopf Publisher, Sonny Mehta, on Murakami's "1Q84"
Haruki Murakami is a rarity in publishing. A contemporary writer of mind-bending fiction whose remarkable ability to blur the lines between fantasy and reality have earned him a cult following, not only in his native Japan, but in every country where his books are published. He is a literary superstar.
I have long been a passionate admirer of Murakami's work, starting with A Wild Sheep Chase, his first novel that was translated into English, all the way up to his more recent best sellers, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and Kafka on the Shore.
To say that his new novel, 1Q84, has been eagerly anticipated would be a vast understatement. The book -- which has already been released in foreign markets in three separate installments -- is finally being published in a single volume here in the US. And it is truly a work of art. It combines the finest aspects of traditional bookmaking with all the style and beauty of the best of modern design.
At its core, 1Q84 is a spectacular love story. The year is 1984 and the city is Tokyo, but because this is a Murakami novel, nothing is quite what it seems. There's a parallel universe, two moons circling the earth, and, not surprisingly, a full cast of unforgettable characters. 1Q84 is a daring work of fiction and a dazzling feat of imagination, and it is perhaps the most ambitious work yet from one of the world's most celebrated writers.--Sonny Mehta
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Morten on October 08, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Exciting article. Love the artwork!
Theresa Steele on October 11, 2011 at 08:54 AM
I am so excited about the release of this book. I've already preordered it ;) I can't wait to see what Murakami has accomplished now.
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