This is a novel by Minoru Kawakami, known for works such as "Horizon on the Line." This is a large-format novel that was not widely distributed and was only available through mail order. I purchased it at the time of its release (nearly 20 years ago!) and after reading it once, I stored it on a bookshelf in my warehouse. It was stored in a dark room, so it appears to have very little deterioration. There are no folds or crushed corners on the book itself. The cover was not included from the beginning, so only the main book is being sold. It is a relatively rare book with few listings, so I hope you will consider it. Thank you.