Kitchen

A beautiful new edition commemorates the thirty-year anniversary of the original English publication of Kitchen. Banana Yoshimoto’s internationally celebrated work gathers two related tales about mothers, trans identity, bereavement, kitchens, love and tragedy. The novel, first published in 1987, quickly became a bestseller and secured its place as a beloved international favorite. This edition presents 160 pages in paperback, with an edition labeled as 1 armband.

The book is noted for its lucid, earnest storytelling and powerful sensuality. It has been praised by major outlets and readers worldwide, and is known for its brevity, emotional impact and cult-film adaptation. Originally published in Japan in 1987, it rose to the top of bestseller lists and has sold millions of copies, establishing Yoshimoto as a leading voice in contemporary literature.

This edition continues the legacy of Kitchen, making these two canonical tales accessible to a new generation of readers and fans of Yoshimoto’s work.

Kenmerken

• 160 pagina’s, paperback, armband editie
• Dertiende jubileumuitgave van originele Engelse publicatie
• Bevat twee klassieke verhalen
• Bekroond in Japan met prestigieuze prijzen
• Internationaal bestsellerfiguur en cultfilm
• Oorspronkelijk gepubliceerd in 1987

Inhoudsopgave (optioneel)

• Verhalen over moeders, transidentiteit en verlies
• Thema’s van keuken, liefde en tragedie