BOOK | Robert Harris's 'WOMEN: Tales of the Women I Loved,' chronicling a brilliant romantic history.

BOOK | Recounting His Dazzling Romantic History

Robert Harris's First Essay in Six Years, 'WOMEN: Tales of the Women I Loved'

Robert Harris, a writer, J-WAVE radio navigator, and narrator, has released his first essay in six years, 'WOMEN: Tales of the Women I Loved,' recounting his own dazzling romantic history. The book was published on June 10 (Monday) by Shobunsha.

Text by YANAKA Tomomi

Talk Show & Signing Events Held June 12 and 22

Born in Yokohama, Robert Harris left Japan after graduating from Sophia University in 1971 and wandered through Southeast Asia. After staying in Bali for a year, he moved to Australia, where he managed the bookstore and gallery 'Exiles' and spent 16 years working for the Australian national television station, handling English subtitles for Japanese films. Upon returning to Japan, he became active as a radio navigator and writer. His 1997 book 'Exiles,' a reflection on his own life, became a bible for young people dreaming of traveling the world.

'WOMEN: Tales of the Women I Loved,' Robert Harris's first new book in six years, features his romantic history, theories on love, and family affection, spun from his witty and sophisticated prose. Fifty-three pieces are presented alongside "maxims" about love from famous figures like Woody Allen and Victor Hugo.

Robert Harris

The book also features the many women with whom Robert Harris shared love. It is an homage filled with gratitude and respect for each one.

To commemorate this publication, a talk show and signing event with Robert Harris and author Kouta Ishii will be held at Daikanyama T-Site on June 12 (Wednesday) at 7:30 PM. Additionally, Robert Harris will hold a talk show and signing event at Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku South Store on June 22 (Saturday) at 6:00 PM.

Robert Harris says, "I don't think I could have come this far, living so vibrantly, authentically, and openly, without them." This is a hymn to women, marking a new chapter for Robert Harris. Picking it up will surely help in understanding the enigmatic existence that is 'woman.'

'WOMEN: Tales of the Women I Loved'
Author | Robert Harris
Publisher | Shobunsha
Pages | 256 pages
Price | 1575 yen
Available Now

Robert Harris x Kouta Ishii Talk Show & Signing

Date | June 12 (Wednesday)

Time | 19:30

Venue | Daikanyama T-Site

17-5 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Tel. 03-3770-2525

Robert Harris Talk Show & Signing

Date | June 22 (Saturday)

Time | 18:00

Venue | Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku South Store

Takashimaya Times Square, 5-24-2 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Tel. 03-5361-3301