*Please read profile before purchase. ◎ Popular paperback edition ◎ Almost no signs of use Very clean as shown in the photos. Almost no scratches, stains, or signs of use. No writing or markings confirmed. Published 36 years ago, with a slight yellowing, but in excellent condition considering its age. Out of print and no reprint planned by the publisher. Please consider it as a "slightly old but clean book with little use." Those looking for this book, please purchase it early. "Drive Date Manual" Tatsumi Akabane Price: ¥340 + tax First edition, April 1989 "Drive Date Manual" by Tatsumi Akabane, a literary work incorporating new trends. Shinichi's favorite is a black-bodied Mini Cooper. The girl who rides in the passenger seat of this car has to be someone who understands its quality. Even without air conditioning or a stereo. Midori was a no-go. And today, Miharu is riding... This book contains 25 very stylish and urban short love stories. Tatsumi Akabane (male, born January 14, 1944) A Japanese writer. Also known as Akane Hojo. Born in Tokyo. After graduating from Aoyama Gakuin Senior High School, he graduated from Waseda University's Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences I. While in university, he won an award in the NHK Manzai Script Contest. After working as a Japanese language teacher at a private high school, he joined Shueisha in 1968 and worked in the editorial department of "Weekly Playboy." He left the company in 1971 and became a freelance photographer, mentored by Daido Moriyama. In 1972, he joined Shufu-no-Tomo Co., Ltd. At the company, he became the editor-in-chief of the girls' magazine "Gals Life." In 1983 (Showa 58), he won the Bungakukai Newcomer Award for "Housing" and was nominated for the Akutagawa Prize. He left Shufu-no-Tomo Co., Ltd. in 1986 and began his career as a writer. From 1987 (Showa 62) onwards, he wrote many humorous mysteries in the "Shueisha Bunko Cobalt Series," but from the mid-1990s, he wrote many love manual books. He is a writer highly regarded for his self-help books for women. From 2000 (Heisei 12), he has written mystery novels under the pen name "Akane Hojo." Since then, he has written mysteries under the name Akane Hojo and essays under the name Tatsumi Akabane. *Mainly dealing with popular works and out-of-print paperback editions. Please check the seller's product list. - ISBN: ISBN4-04-169802-2