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Ryu Murakami

Ryu Murakami is the best-selling author of more than a dozen novels and the winner of Japan’s prestigious literary award, the Akutagawa Prize. Many of his novels have been made into movies, including Audition. He lives in Japan.

Books by Ryu Murakami

  1. Book CoverAudition


    The long-awaited translation of the novel behind the cult classic Japanese movie.More

  2. Book CoverPopular Hits of the Showa Era: A Novel


    From the author of Audition, a wickedly satirical and wildly funny tale of an intergenerational battle of the sexes.More