The snow-capped peaks and the fir forests of the Tannengebirge, the beautiful meadows spreading at their foot, and the church towers of the scattered villages... A travelogue brimming with personality, vividly depicting the author's感動 (kando - deep emotion) as he traveled through the European Alps and surrounding areas, a place the mountain novelist had longed for and dreamed of since his boyhood! The photographs were taken by Matao Sanuki, and the book includes 16 color plates and numerous photo inserts. The author's wife, Tei Fujiwara, accompanied the book to the location and buried the author's mementos, such as a fountain pen, there (newspaper clippings attached). [Product Information] Title: "Alps Valley, Alps Village" Author: Jiro Nitta Publisher: Shinchosha Published: 9th printing, September 1977, 231 pages Price: 1,400 yen