An Artist of the Floating World

Publication history

Originally published in 1986, An Artist of the Floating World was named the Whitbread Book of the Year Award[3] and shortlisted for the Booker Prize.[4] Published by Faber and Faber it is also printed by publishing companies such as Allen and Unwin and Penguin Vintage International. It has additionally become an eBook version and is available on most eBook websites such as kindle and iBooks, since 2012.[5] Currently, An Artist of the Floating World, has been translated into over 40 languages around the world.[6]


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