Shinchosha to Release 'Present', a 50th Anniversary Anthology by Seven Acclaimed Authors Including Kotaro Isaka and Miyuki Miyabe

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its annual 'Shinchobunko's 100 Books' summer bookstore fair, Shinchosha Publishing Co., Ltd. will release a special anthology titled 'Present' on June 24. The book features all-new short stories on the theme of 'Summer' by seven of Japan's leading contemporary authors: Kotaro Isaka, Kaori Ekuni, Riku Onda, Kaho Nashiki, Sonoko Machida, Miyuki Miyabe, and Honobu Yonezawa. This miraculous collection, containing only original works, spans various genres including mystery, romance, horror, youth fiction, and fantasy, making it enjoyable for all generations. It is positioned as a book for personal enjoyment, a gift for a loved one, or an entry point into reading. The 'Shinchobunko's 100 Books' fair, which began in 1976, aims to introduce masterpieces to young readers. This year's fair will also feature other new titles, limited-edition premium covers, and special bookmarks. The book 'Present' is priced at 825 yen (tax included).