The life-changing manga of tidying up
Subtitle: A magical story
By: Marie Kondo, author of Life-changing magic of tidying up ; illustrated by Yuko Uramoto ; translated from the Japanese by Cathy Hirano
Contributors: Uramoto, Yuko, illustrator; Hirano, Cathy, translator
Edition: First American edition.
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: June 27, 2017
Language: eng
Translated from: jpn
Translation of: Manga de Yomu Jinsei ga Tokimeku Katazuke no Mahou
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 187
ISBN-13: 9780399580536
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Home economics; Orderliness; Housekeeping; Storage in the home; Graphic novels; Comic books, strips
Work titles: Manga de Yomu Jinsei ga Tokimeku Kataduke no Maho
Description: "From the #1 New York Times best-selling author and lifestyle/cleaning guru Marie Kondo, this graphic novelization brings Kondo's life-changing tidying method to life with the fun, quirky story of a woman who transforms her home, work, and love life using Kondo's advice and inspiration. Marie Kondo presents the fictional story of Chiaki, a young woman in Tokyo who struggles with a cluttered apartment, messy love life, and lack of direction. After receiving a complaint from her attractive next-door neighbor about the sad state of her balcony, Chiaki gets Kondo to take her on as a client. Through a series of entertaining and insightful lessons, Kondo helps Chiaki get her home--and life--in order. This insightful, illustrated case study is perfect for people looking for a fun introduction to the KonMari Method of tidying up, as well as tried-and-true fans of Marie Kondo eager for a new way to think about what sparks joy. Featuring illustrations by award-winning manga artist Yuko Uramoto, this book also makes a great read for manga and graphic novel lovers of all ages"--
Notes: "Originally published in Japan as Manga de Yomu Jinsei ga Tokimeku Kataduke no Maho by Sunmark Publishing, Inc., Tokyo, in 2017"--Colophon.