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Japan Sinks - (Dover Doomsday Classics) by Sakyo Komatsu (Paperback)

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  • "A chillingly realistic work of science fiction.
  • About the Author: One of Japan's leading science-fiction writers, Sakyo Komatsu (1931-2011) was also a television reporter.
  • 192 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Science Fiction
  • Series Name: Dover Doomsday Classics

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About the Book



An island in the Japanese archipelago disappears overnight, raising fears for the entire country. Prescient 1973 novel, acclaimed by The New York Times as "a chillingly realistic work of science fiction."



Book Synopsis



"A chillingly realistic work of science fiction." ― The New York Times.
After dropping anchor for the night near a small island to the south of Japan, a crew of fishermen awaken to find that the island has vanished without a trace. An investigating scientist theorizes that the tiny island has succumbed to the same force that divided the Japanese archipelago from the mainland ― and that the disastrous shifting of a fault in the Japan Trench has placed the entire country in danger of being swallowed by the sea.
Based on rigorous scientific speculation, Japan Sinks recounts a completely credible series of geological events. The story unfolds from multiple points of view, offering fascinating perspectives on the catastrophe's political, social, and psychological effects. Winner of the Mystery Writers of Japan Award and the Seiun Award, this prescient 1973 science-fiction novel foreshadowed the consequences of the 1995 Osaka-Kobe earthquake and the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.



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"A chillingly realistic work of science fiction."―The New York Times.
After dropping anchor for the night near a small island to the south of Japan, a crew of fishermen awaken to find that the island has vanished without a trace. An investigating scientist theorizes that the tiny island has succumbed to the same force that divided the Japanese archipelago from the mainland―and that the disastrous shifting of a fault in the Japan Trench has placed the entire country in danger of being swallowed by the sea.
Based on rigorous scientific speculation, Japan Sinks recounts a completely credible series of geological events. The story unfolds from multiple points of view, offering fascinating perspectives on the catastrophe's political, social, and psychological effects. Winner of the Mystery Writers of Japan Award and the Seiun Award, this prescient 1973 science-fiction novel foreshadowed the consequences of the 1995 Osaka-Kobe earthquake and the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
Dover (2015) republication of the edition originally published by Harper & Row, New York, 1976.
See every Dover book in print at
www.doverpublications.com



About the Author



One of Japan's leading science-fiction writers, Sakyo Komatsu (1931-2011) was also a television reporter. His other books include Virus and Sayonara Jupiter.
Japanese translator Michael Gallagher currently contributes to several websites, including Truthout.org and ContraryPerspective.com.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Science Fiction
Series Title: Dover Doomsday Classics
Publisher: Dover Publications
Theme: Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic
Format: Paperback
Author: Sakyo Komatsu
Language: English
Street Date: February 17, 2016
TCIN: 81921561
UPC: 9780486802923
Item Number (DPCI): 247-22-7675
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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