New, unused item. This item has been stored on a bookshelf without being read. It is generally in good condition with no noticeable scratches, stains, or tears, but please understand that it has been handled by a person once before purchasing. We also accept combined sales with other products. Thank you for your consideration. ==== From the president to ordinary people, I've met so many people in Russia, and I think I've had a rich journalistic life. Among them, I had a strange encounter with the conductor Valery Gergiev, the protagonist of this book, and it has been a quarter of a century. It was a moving experience to witness his activities and how the Russian people recovered from the chaos of the collapse of the communist regime. This book was written with the desire to convey the details of my relationship with him and to let you know that Russia's strength lies not only in military power and resources, but also in the human spirit rooted in confidence and trust in culture. (From the "Afterword") A story of a conductor who conducts hope, with Gergiev and turbulent Russia as its theme. - Title: The Conductor Who Conducts Hope - Author: Kazuo Kobayashi - Theme: Gergiev and Turbulent Russia - ISBN: 978-4-7747-0078-3