The active, strongest literary giant reveals his state of mind living in a wheelchair: 'Yasutaka Tsutsui, Before and After Ninety: Diary of an Old, Senile Gourmand' on sale Wednesday, April 22!

In addition to 'Diary of an Old, Senile Gourmand,' which became a massive topic of discussion due to its overly provocative and raw descriptions during its magazine serialization, this book also includes essays from the same period, such as his commentary on 'One Hundred Years of Solitude,' his reminiscences of Kenzaburo Oe, and confessions of his state of mind in old age. This compilation represents the fulfilling literary achievements of a literary giant who has reached the age of ninety. It is a rare book in which the writer's spirit explodes with the desire to entertain readers, even after passing the age of ninety and suffering severe injuries and illnesses! "Misfortune began the next day. Trying to get rid of the pain in my shoulder, I took four tablets of Sedes. I immediately felt sick, but somehow managed to go to the Korean restaurant 'Mokucha' that day. Mitsuko had makgeolli, and I had pear juice. I filled my stomach with buchimgae (pancakes), bulgogi, samgyetang, and sundae. Despite saying I couldn't eat anymore, when the cold noodles arrived, Mitsuko ate them frantically. I felt fine until I went home and went to bed. On the morning of Saturday the 23rd, I woke up as usual and tried to walk down the hallway. My body completely refused to move. I collapsed on top of a small chest of drawers, sustained severe injuries to my face, lay bedridden in the hallway, and was taken to Kobe Medical Center by ambulance. It was a day off, but the doctor on duty took care of me. I received an IV drip and various tests. The cause was my kidneys. My condition had worsened due to taking too much medication, and the massive dose of Sedes resulted in the loss of mobility in my entire body. They recommended hospitalization, but I refused. It was because I was worried about Mitsuko. (omitted) From the next day, I began a bedridden life. When it comes to this, it is no time for gourmet food." (From "A Magic Lantern Viewed at Ninety" in this book) ■ Book Content Introduction March 23, 2024. The eighty-nine-year-old author, who has written numerous masterpiece novels, was enjoying gourmet food with his beloved wife and colleagues while playfully grappling with old age. He tirelessly discussed modern literature like 'One Hundred Years of Solitude.' However, on this day, he fell at home and began a life in a wheelchair. Yet, with an incredibly fearless writer's spirit, he continued to depict his days nakedly and provocatively—an unprecedented real life of an old literary giant! ■ Author Profile: Yasutaka Tsutsui Born in Osaka City in 1934. Graduated from Doshisha University. In 1960, he founded the SF fanzine with his three younger brothers. This magazine was recognized by Edogawa Ranpo, and "Otasuke" was reprinted in . He published his debut collection of works, 'The Tokaido War,' in 1965. He won the Izumi Kyoka Prize for Literature for 'Kyojintachi' in 1981, the Tanizaki Junichiro Prize for 'Yumenokizaka Bunkiten' in 1987, the Kawabata Yasunari Literature Prize for 'Descent into Yoppa Valley' in 1989, and the Nihon SF Taisho Award for 'Gaspard of the Morning' in 1992. In December 1996, he lifted a writing strike that lasted 3 years and 3 months. Won the Pasolini Prize in 1997. Won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature for 'My Grandpa' in 2000. Received the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2002. Won the Kikuchi Kan Prize in 2010. Won the Mainichi Art Award for 'The Monad Domain' in 2017. He is the author of many other books, including 'Family Hashikei,' 'Enemy,' 'Literary Theory of a Bad Old Man,' 'Aesthetics of an Old Man,' 'Jackpot,' 'Curtain Call,' and 'Yasutaka Tsutsui Autobiography.' ■ Book Data [Title] Yasutaka Tsutsui, Before and After Ninety [Author Name] Yasutaka Tsutsui [Release Date] April 22 [Binding] 46 variant small hardcover, 232 pages [Price] 1815 yen (tax included) [ISBN] 978-4-10-314537-0 [URL] https://www.shinchosha.co.jp/book/314537/