Learn one of the most accomplished writers in the world's trade secrets. The numerous followers of Haruki Murakami will be enthralled by this fascinating peek inside a master storyteller's head. In this fascinating book, the worldwide bestselling author and well-known recluse discusses his opinions on being a novelist, the place of the novel in society, his own beginnings as a writer, and the creative sparks that motivate other authors, musicians, and artists. This incredibly intimate look at the craft of writing will intrigue readers who have long wondered where the mysterious novelist gets his ideas and what motivates his profoundly weird universes.