This
is a very special copy of Mishima's work. In itself a lavish
production, not only is it a signed, limited edition (number 84 of 120
copies printed), but this particular copy was also presented to
Paul Schrader by Mishima's wife, Yoko, in the autumn of 1983, when he
was embarking on the movie Mishima,
which he co-wrote and directed. This copy comes complete with a letter
by Paul Schrader, explaining the circumstances in which he received it.
$4500 e-mail
Text of Paul Schrader's letter: In the fall of 1983, while meeting with Madame (Yoko) Mishima at her home in Tokyo to discuss the film on the life of Mishima I was preparing to make, M. Mishima and I exchanged gifts. I gave her a Tiffany vase; in turn she presented me with two books: (1) "Hashi Zukushi" ("The Seven Bridges), a numbered and signed book of short stories, number 84 of a limited edition of 120. (2) "Sado Koushaku Fujin" ("Madame de Sade"), a limited edition which had been signed by her husband. Both books were in their original cases. |
Above: Mishima's signature and copyright page Below: Holograph letter by Paul Schrader |
Mishima's signature
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This is also a signed, limited, boxed edition (one of 380 printed), presented to Paul Schrader by Yoko Mishima. A second signed letter from Paul Schrader also accompanies this volume. $1950 e-mail
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John:
I wasn't able to locate the photo I told of M. Mishima. All correspondence with her came through Jun Shiragi, literary executor of the estate. Sorry I couldn't provide more. Here's a brief statement of how I received the books as well as a DVD of the film. Paul Schrader |
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