Yasutaka Tsutsui

Born in Osaka, Yasutaka Tsutsui is particularly well-known for his science fiction. After graduating from Doshisha University, he founded NULL, a science-fiction magazine. His short story O-tasuke (Help) won him the recognition and respect of Rampo Edogawa, “the father of Japanese mystery writing”. During the 1970s Tsutsui began experimenting in a variety of styles, from slapstick and black humour to various kinds of metafiction. Winner of many awards, including the Izumi Kyoka Prize, Kawabata Prize and Yomiuri Literary Prize, he was decorated as a Chevalier des Arts and des Lettres by the French government.

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ISBN: 1-84688-016-5, Paperback, £10.99, 256 pp.
Publication Date: Sept 2006