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Hilarious, strange and moving in equal measure - a Japanese multi-million-copy smash hit about the struggles of a pair of young manzai stand-up comedians Tokunaga is a young comedian struggling to make a name for himself when he is taken under the wing of Kamiya, who is either a crazy genius or perhaps just crazy. Kamiya's indestructible confidence inspires Tokunaga, but it also makes him doubt the limits of his own talent, and dedication to Manzai comedy. Spark is a story about art and friendship, about countless bizarre drunken conversations and how far it's acceptable to go for a laugh. A novel about comedy that's as moving and thoughtful as it is funny, it's already been a sensation in Japan.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781782275909
  • ISBN-10: 1782275908
  • Publisher: Pushkin Press
  • Publish Date: August 2020
  • Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.3 pounds
  • Page Count: 160

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