Why do people wander? This is a masterpiece written by Bruce Chatwin, a British writer who explored this question and continued to travel, completed just before his death. Australian Aboriginals create maps with songs, and travel according to song maps passed down orally from their ancestors. Chatwin follows this tradition. Chatwin's work may seem like a collection of fragmented pieces, but from the gathering of those fragments, one feels as though a picture begins to emerge. Author: Bruce Chatwin Title: The Songlines Translator: Eriko Kitada Commentary: Naoki Ishikawa Price: 2,800 yen + tax Published: 2011 Publisher: Eiji Press With obi. There is some yellowing due to age. Although there is some evidence of use, there are no noticeable scratches or stains. Please consider this item with the understanding that it is a used item. #TheSonglines #Chatwin