THE ARK SAKURA

London: Secker & Warburg, 1988. First printing. Near fine in near fine jacket.. First UK edition of this story of a survivalist's attempt to build an ark — (à la Noah, but with people) — by, at the time, "Japan's foremost living novelist." 8.5'' x 5.25''. Original dark blue cloth, silver lettered spine. In original unclipped (£11.95) color pictorial jacket designed by Peter Dyer. Lavender endpapers. [4], 342 pages. Jacket with trace edgewear. Book with light toning to leaves, else crisp and clean.