{"product_id":"9780241454589","title":"The Ark Sakura","description":"Author: Abe, Kobo\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780241454589\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 14 Sep 2021\u003cbr\u003ePages: 384 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA surreal work of science fiction from one of Japan's most brilliant novelists\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn anticipation of a coming nuclear apocalypse, Mole has converted a huge underground quarry into an 'ark'. While searching for his crew, he falls for the tricks of a wily insect dealer and his friends. In the surreal drama that ensues, the ark is invaded by first a gang of youths and then a sinister group of elderly people, before Mole himself becomes trapped in the ark's central piece of equipment - a giant toilet powerful enough to flush almost anything out to sea . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA science-fiction classic from acclaimed Japanese novelist Kobe Abe, \u003ci\u003eThe Ark Sakura\u003c\/i\u003e's Kafkaesque embrace of nuclear disaster and ecological catastrophe is at turns both hilarious and desperate.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48185223250078,"sku":"UBD-9780241454589","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780241454589.jpg?v=1787486371","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780241454589","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}