of profits* will go towards international organizations that aid those affected by poverty, discrimination, violence, conflict and natural disasters. They cared for their artwork in their own home, storing all of it in their one-bedroom Manhattan apartment for decades.

It’s a quirky idea for a book that’s also very Murakami-esque, but Murakami T is definitely only something fans will bother with - though even to those I would say not to expect anything amazing from this short book. Promotional shirts from various countries for his books (a Keep Calm and Read Murakami tee by a Spanish publisher and another featuring Maki Sasaki’s illustrated cover for the U. Alongside the photographs are personal essays, translated into English for the first time, revealing more of Murakami's multifacted and wonderfully eccentric persona. There is a sort of intimacy whilst going into someone's closet and choice of clothings, but I love how Murakami just went all in and talked about where and why he didn't wear his t-shirts.

I love how REFRESHING this collection of essays are, and fact is, Murakami is just a funny uncle who likes to collect t-shirts and records as a hobby, whilst going for a beer in a jazz bar. I did not enjoy 1Q84 and while I own Norwegian Wood, I have never cracked the spine and most likely never will.

After all, some of the T-shirts he receives are from his publishers around the world who send him promotional items based on his work.It's this description of mundane life that really captivates me and you get more of it from this book.