This book is an easy read, looking back at the life of Tota Kaneko from his childhood until his death, with memorable quotes and haiku presented almost every two pages, and descriptions of the times in a conversational style. The editor and interviewer, Kanta Ishimaru, had a 50-year relationship with Kaneko and is a haiku poet and writer who was greatly influenced by him. There are many photos and pictures of Kaneko's handwritten haiku. Includes a brief chronology. Price: 1500 yen + tax - Number of pages: 235 - Publisher: Mainichi Shimbun Publishing Thank you for viewing.