&sq=&lang=&file=File:Spark_(Japanese_novel).jpeg) Cover of the English version of Spark. | |
| Author | Matayoshi, Naoki |
|---|---|
| Original title | 火花 |
| Translator | Alison Watts |
| Language | Japanese |
| Genre | Novel |
| Published | 05/03/2020 |
| Publisher | Pushkin Press |
| Publication place | Japan |
| Pages | 160 |
| ISBN | 9781782275909 |
Spark (original title: 火花) is a 2015 novel written by Japanese comedian Naoki Matayoshi.[1] The story revolves around the career struggles of and relationship between two manzai comedians. The English version of the novel is translated by Alison Watts and published in 2020.[2][3] The novel won the 153rd Akutagawa Prize and was adapted as a Netflix original series which is accessible worldwide.
- ^ Matayoshi, Naoki; 又吉直樹. Hibana. Tōkyō-to Chiyoda-ku. ISBN 978-4-16-390230-2. OCLC 904947005.
- ^ "又吉直樹『火花』イギリスで英語版刊行 タイトルは『spark』（スパーク）". Real Sound｜リアルサウンド ブック (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-08-29.
- ^ Matayoshi, Naoki. Spark. Watts, Alison. London. ISBN 978-1-78227-590-9. OCLC 1119766390.