This is a vintage first edition of Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami, featuring the unique John Gall cover. This trade paperback novel is part of the Vintage International Series and was originally written in Japanese. With elements of fantasy, magical realism, and literary fiction, this novel is intended for a wide audience of young adults and adults. Published in 2006 by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, this post-modern literary work weighs 11.8 oz and contains 480 pages. The vintage aspect and cover art adds to its collectibility and appeal for those interested in classic literature.