Hear the Wind Sing and Pinball, 1973 Two Novels

Wind/Pinball is a two-in-one volume featuring Haruki Murakami’s first two novels: Hear the Wind Sing and Pinball, 1973. Written in 1978, these surreal short novels about two young men, the unnamed narrator and his friend the Rat, explore themes of loneliness, obsession, and eroticism. They mark the beginning of Murakami’s acclaimed career and form the first part of the Rat trilogy. This edition, newly translated and featuring an introduction by Murakami, offers insight into the author’s early work.