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The life-changing manga of tidying up : a magical story  Cover Image Book Book

The life-changing manga of tidying up : a magical story / Marie Kondo, author of The Life-changing magic of tidying up ; illustrated by Yuko Uramoto ; translated from the Japanese by Cathy Hirano.

近藤 麻理恵 , author Kondō, Marie, (author.). Uramoto, Yuko, (illustrator.). Hirano, Cathy, (translator.).

Summary:

"From the #1 New York Times best-selling author and lifestyle/cleaning guru Marie Kondo, this graphic novelization brings Kondo's life-changing tidying method to life with the fun, quirky story of a woman who transforms her home, work, and love life using Kondo's advice and inspiration. Marie Kondo presents the fictional story of Chiaki, a young woman in Tokyo who struggles with a cluttered apartment, messy love life, and lack of direction. After receiving a complaint from her attractive next-door neighbor about the sad state of her balcony, Chiaki gets Kondo to take her on as a client. Through a series of entertaining and insightful lessons, Kondo helps Chiaki get her home--and life--in order. This insightful, illustrated case study is perfect for people looking for a fun introduction to the KonMari Method of tidying up, as well as tried-and-true fans of Marie Kondo eager for a new way to think about what sparks joy. Featuring illustrations by award-winning manga artist Yuko Uramoto, this book also makes a great read for manga and graphic novel lovers of all ages"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780399580536
  • ISBN: 0399580530
  • Physical Description: 187 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
  • Edition: First American edition.
  • Publisher: California : Ten Speed Press, [2017]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Originally published in Japan as Manga de Yomu Jinsei ga Tokimeku Kataduke no Maho by Sunmark Publishing, Inc., Tokyo, in 2017"--Colophon.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Decide to tidy up -- Visualize your ideal lifestyle -- Finish discarding first -- Tidy by category -- Just fold and stand upright -- Choose books by feel -- Papers and komono -- Leave sentimental items for last -- Store things where they belong -- Real life begins after putting your house in order.
Subject: Housekeeping > Comic books, strips, etc.
Home economics > Comic books, strips, etc.
Storage in the home > Comic books, strips, etc.
Orderliness > Comic books, strips, etc.
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS > Manga > General.
HOUSE & HOME > Cleaning & Caretaking.
SELF-HELP > Motivational & Inspirational.
Housekeeping.
Housekeeping > Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Storage in the home.
Home economics > Comic books, strips, etc.
Orderliness.
Storage in the home > Comic books, strips, etc.
Orderliness > Comic books, strips, etc.
Home economics.
Home economics.
Housekeeping.
Orderliness.
Storage in the home.
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Manga.
Comic books, strips, etc.
Comics (Graphic works)

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