The Cat Who Loved Potato Soup By T. Farish (Author), B. Roots (Illustrator), Haruki Murakami (Translator) Publisher: Kodansha Release Date: 2005/11/29 Language: Japanese Hardcover: 40 pages ISBN-13: 9784062131957 Dimensions: 26.8 x 0.9 x 25.7 cm Price: 1700 yen + tax First edition. Includes the questionnaire postcard. The cover has some scratches and edge wear, but overall, it is in good condition with little damage or soiling. I think this is a rare item in good condition for this book. It is not perfect, so please consider it as a used item. ✯ You can view my listings by category. From the introduction: A charming cat picture book selected by Haruki Murakami! To warm your heart this winter. To give to someone you love. I found this "The Cat Who Loved Potato Soup" by chance while walking around an American city one day. I flipped through the pages, thought "Yes, this is good," bought it, and went straight to my desk to translate it. I think this book will surely please readers who love old female cats. -- From the afterword