Idol, Burning

Name: Idol, Burning
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SKU: 9781838856137
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By Rin Usami

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Idol, Burning by Rin Usami delves into the intense world of fandom through the eyes of a young woman obsessed with her favourite pop idol. As she navigates her devotion amidst online controversies and personal challenges, the story explores themes of identity, obsession, and the complex dynamics between celebrities and their admirers. This novel offers a poignant reflection on the power and pitfalls of fame in the digital age.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intense and often consuming world of fandom culture. The narrative delves into the life of a young protagonist whose passion for supporting a pop idol blends obsession with personal struggles, offering a deep, reflective exploration of identity and devotion.

Idol, Burning

A bestselling and award-winning Japanese phenomenon - about obsession, pop culture and fandom

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WINNER OF THE AKUTAGAWA PRIZE

Usami so successfully depicts the consequences of pure obsession - Guardian

Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand what it is like to be a teenage girl - Catherine Prasifka

High-school student Akari has only one passion in her life: her oshi, her idol. His name is Masaki Ueno, best known as one-fifth of Japanese pop group Maza Maza. Akari's dedication to her oshi consumes her days completely - until he disgraces himself and Akari's world goes into a tailspin.

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Idol, Burning is praised for its compelling depiction of obsession, particularly highlighting the intense experiences of teenage girls. Reviewers find it an essential and vivid portrayal of fan culture, where emotions run high and everything seems life-or-death. The novel offers a compassionate and urgent look into the intense fandom world in Japan, resonating with the struggles of modern young women.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838856137

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: integrated b&w images

Contributors:

Translated by Asa Yoneda

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 102g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Born in 1999, Rin Usami is a university student and writer. Her debut novel Kaka won the Bungei Prize and the Mishima Yukio Prize. Her second novel Oshi, Moyu / Idol, Burning won the prestigious Akutagawa Prize in 2020 and has become a phenomenon, selling over 500,000 copies in Japan alone. She lives in Japan.

Asa Yoneda is a literary translator based in Bristol, UK, whose work includes The Lonesome Bodybuilder by Yukiko Motoya and Dead-End Memories by Banana Yoshimoto.

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