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A selection of deliciously spooky short stories from the Japanese master of suspense, the acclaimed author of RING. The film DARK WATER is based on the first story in the collection.Suzuki demonstrates the power of his psychological insight into the mechanics of fear in this highly atmospheric collection of stories unified by the theme of water.Following her divorce, Yoshimi Matsubara lives with her five-year-old daughter Ikuko in a depressing and damp apartment block on reclaimed land in Tokyo Bay. But when a child's red bag keeps turning up in unexpected places, Yoshino's sanity seems to be threatened, and she soon begins to fear that her daughter's life is at risk.Kensuke Suehiro jumps at the chance to visit a restricted island in Tokyo Bay, about which he once heard a rather strange story. But when he arrives, he finds far more than he bargained for.Fisherman Hiroyuki is embittered and unhappy in his marriage. But getting rid of his wife turns out to be anything but easy, especially when his own boat seems to be against him.Family man Sugiyama finds himself trapped in an underwater cave. Can he find a way to communicate with his beloved son one last time?Just four examples from this beautifully crafted collection of stories filled with suspense, tension and drama. A perfect introduction to one of Japan's top literary stars.
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- Title Dark Water
- Author Koji Suzuki
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- Pages 279
- Language EN
- Publisher Vertical, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date December 1, 2004
- ISBN 9781932234107
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Vertical, Inc., 2004. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Unique association copy signed by Japanese film director Hideo Nagata on title page in black fountain ink. Nagata directed "Ringu," "Ring 2," and "The Ring Two" (the 2005 sequel to "The Ring," which starred Naomi Watts.) He also directed "Dark Water" (2002) from Suzuki's short story 'Floating Water,' which frames this haunting collection from one of Japan's most celebrated writers. Suzuki also authored the smash thrillers, RING (which spawned the hit film and its sequels), and SPIRAL. 'Nikkatsu at 100" event card laid in. As new, first edition, first printing, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket. {Not remainder-marked or price-clipped} BUND
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