Hisashi Inoue's "Tanin no Chi" (Other People's Blood) (December 18, Showa 54 [1979], 2nd printing, Kodansha) Absurdity is the concept and spirit of laughter. This novel humorously depicts the tragicomedy of ordinary people brought about by sudden, bizarre physical changes. A long-awaited, masterful humorous novel by the author. With cover and obi. Obi has a stain on the spine. Edges of the pages have stains. Shipping via Nekopos.