Naoki Matayoshi Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

Hilarious, strange, and moving, this Japanese multi-million-copy hit explores the struggles of a young manzai comedy duo. Tokunaga, a young comedian, seeks to make a name for himself and encounters the eccentric Kamiya, who may be a genius or simply crazy. Kamiya agrees to mentor Tokunaga in exchange for his biography, instilling confidence while also prompting self-doubt about Tokunaga’s talent and commitment to manzai, a comedy style featuring a serious partner and a fool. This novel blends humor with deep reflections on art and friendship, showcasing the bizarre and often drunken conversations that define their journey. Written by an author who gained fame as part of a manzai duo, the book has already garnered significant acclaim in Japan, winning the prestigious Akutagawa Prize and selling over 3 million copies. It has been adapted into manga, stage productions, film, and a popular Netflix series available in the US. Offering a poignant glimpse into the world of Japanese manzai comedy, it examines the lengths one might go for a laugh, making it a must-read for fans of quirky, funny fiction.

Pre-order now and discover the extraordinary bestselling Japanese graphic novel that is a love letter to reading, storytelling and the magic of books. . . __________ There once was a book-loving king who lived in the Kingdom of -- well, no need to get into details. The story went something like this: One day, the king called two men to his castle and said, 'I love books, I think I've read most of them. But my eyes are so bad now, I can't read. Still, I love books, and I want to hear stories about them. I command the two of you to travel the world searching for anyone who knows of unusual books. Come back here and tell me their stories.' The two men set out on their journey. A year later they returned. By then, the king could no longer so much as sit up in bed. Night after night, the two men took turns telling him the stories they collected - tales of detective novels, romances, comedies, diaries, and quests. The book in your hands is the story of the books they found - and of what happened next . . . __________