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Spark

Naoki Matayoshi author Alison Watts translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pushkin Press

Publishing:27th Feb '25

£9.99

This title is due to be published on 27th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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The Japanese sensation - now a Netflix series

'A whip-smart tale that'll prove impossible to put down' Vogue

Young Tokunaga is struggling to make a name for himself on the Tokyo comedy circuit when he is taken under the wing of Kamiya, a crazy genius - or perhaps just crazy. Kamiya's indestructible confidence inspires the younger man, and the two form a double act to perform the strange art of Manzai comedy. But as they become increasingly entwined, Tokunaga begins to doubt the limits of his own talent and of his dedication to the craft.

Spark is a story about art and friendship, about countless bizarre drunken conversationsand how far it's acceptable to go for a laugh.

'A whip-smart tale that'll prove impossible to put down' Vogue

'Edgy... the familiar story of the apprentice surpassing his master' Sunday Times

'Excels as a comedy of the absurd... a Japanese Withnail and I... Immensely satisfying' Japan Society

'The seedy side of Tokyo is summoned up in tale about a comedy duo and the awkward bonds of men... Spark does the city credit' Financial Times

'Irresistible. A painfully sensitive rendering of the reality for young manzai comedians... The writing is wonderful' Akio Nakamori

ISBN: 9781805332251

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

160 pages