Hell Screen

Little Clothbound Classics are miniature versions of famous books, designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith. They include stories by Akutagawa, who is known as the father of the Japanese short story. These collections showcase his writing's beauty, cynicism, pain, and humor.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: a captivating collection of irresistible mini editions of short stories, novellas, and essays from the world's greatest writers, meticulously designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. These delightful editions celebrate the vast and diverse range of Penguin Classics, transporting us to enchanting realms such as snowy Japan, springtime Vienna, haunted New England, and a sun-drenched Mediterranean island. From the thrill of a chess game on the ocean to the romantic tale of love on the moon, these captivating stories take us on a journey through time and space. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in vibrant, tactile cloth, adorned with elegant foil stamping.

Akutagawa, a towering figure in modern Japanese literature, is revered as the father of the Japanese short story. This remarkable selection, which includes the stories that inspired Akira Kurosawa's iconic 1950 film "Rashomon," showcases the profound beauty, cynicism, sublime pain, and absurd humor that characterize Akutagawa's writing. His works never fail to captivate and inspire, with their elegantly spare style exhibiting a truly spine-tingling brilliance. Haruki Murakami, in his praise of Akutagawa, aptly remarks, "One can never tire of reading and re-reading his best works, for they offer a timeless exploration of the human condition."

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 120 x 168 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241573693