The life-changing manga of tidying up : a magical story / Marie Kondo ; illustrated by Yuko Uramoto ; translated from the Japanese by Cathy Hirano.
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
Item details
- ISBN: 9780399580536
- ISBN: 0399580530
- Physical Description: 187 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: California ; Ten Speed Press, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Contents / Notes
General Note: | "Originally published in Japan as Manga de Yomu Jinsei ga Tokimeku Kataduke no Maho by Sunmark Publishing, Inc., Tokyo, in 2017"--Colophon. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Subject: | Housekeeping > Comic books, strips, etc. Home economics > Comic books, strips, etc. Storage in the home > Comic books, strips, etc. Orderliness > Comic books, strips, etc. Graphic novels. |
Genre: | Graphic novels. |
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