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Report: Exclusive Editions of Haruki Murakami’s Books

3.4 Sauce ciego, mujer dormida (Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman) – 15th Anniversary Edition (Empúries, 2020 – Catalan/Spanish bilingual)

• Unique as a bilingual edition (Catalan + Spanish) published for the Barcelona book fair.
• Limited to 300 numbered copies, each including a CD with Murakami reading a story in Japanese (with Spanish subtitles).

The Strange Library (Limited Slipcase Edition – Knopf)

While a regular copy of The Strange Library is a small book, the exclusive limited edition is a piece of art.

• Features: A clear acrylic slipcase, a cloth-bound book with a felt cover, a removable map, and matching bookmarks.
• Availability: Long out of print. It is a “library in a box” that feels like one of Murakami’s own magical objects.

4. International Exclusive Editions (Relevant to Spanish Collectors)

While not originally Spanish, these editions are frequently collected by Spanish-speaking fans due to their uniqueness. libros de haruki murakami libros exclusive

| Title | Publisher | Exclusive Features | Approx. Value (€) | |-------|-----------|--------------------|------------------| | The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle | Folio Society (UK, 2019) | Illustrated by Sam Weber, cloth-bound, slipcase. Spanish translation included as a PDF. | 250–400 | | Kafka on the Shore | Everyman’s Library (UK, 2015) | Pocket hardback, sewn binding, silk ribbon. Introduced by John Banville. | 60–120 | | Norwegian Wood | The Folio Society (2022) | Art by Spanish illustrator Marina Vidal. Limited to 750 copies signed by Vidal. | 350+ | | Murakami T (non-fiction) | Vinyl Edition (Japan, 2021) | Includes a 7” vinyl record of Murakami talking about his t-shirt collection. Text in English/Japanese. | 200 | Report: Exclusive Editions of Haruki Murakami’s Books 3

1. The "Must-Have" Exclusive Editions

If you are looking for books that stand out on a shelf or offer a unique reading experience, these are the ones to hunt for. Unique as a bilingual edition (Catalan + Spanish)

The 1Q84 Collector's Edition

• Why it’s exclusive: This is the crown jewel for Murakami collectors. Released by Knopf (English) and various high-end publishers in Spanish (like Tusquets Editores), there is a special boxed set designed by Chip Kidd. It features a translucent jacket with "1Q84" printed on it, revealing the artwork underneath, and is often bound in a cloth slipcase.
• Availability: It was published in a limited run in 2011 and is now a rare find on the secondary market (eBay, AbeBooks).

First Editions / First Printings

• Why it’s exclusive: Murakami’s earlier works, such as Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World or The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, have first editions that are highly valuable.
• Tip: Look for the number line on the copyright page counting down to "1" to verify a true first printing.

Special Spanish Editions (Tusquets "Fábula" & Metápolis)

• Since your query included Spanish ("libros"), you might be interested in the editions published by Tusquets.
• Colección Fábula: These are smaller, paperback editions with distinct, artistic covers. They are very popular in Spain and Latin America.
• Hardcover Editions: Tusquets often releases hardcover versions of his newer books (like Los años de paseo del gato / The City and Its Uncertain Walls) with high-quality dust jackets that differ significantly from the standard US/UK paperbacks.