There are few authors in Japan who have reached the heights of
success as NISIOISIN. Born in 1981, NISIOISIN left of Ritsumeikan
University in Kyoto, to pursue a career in story-telling. Initially
he had ambitions to be a comic artist, but when he realized his art
was not up to snuff, he began to focus on his writing. He would
eventually win the 23rd Mephisto Prize, for Kubikiri Cycle (Del
Rey), acknowledging his talents as a mystery writer, at the age of
20. Since his debut in 2002 he has penned more than 50 novels and a
number of comics.
Nishio's works often cover themes of youth, but are framed in
genres that are familiar to the masses. His works tend to mix
mystery with comedy and touches or romance and/or the supernatural.
He is a modern author in every sense, sometimes even experiementing
with the Japanese language itself. Many of his works have been
adapted into animated television series and films. His best known
works are the Monogatari series and Katanagatari.
“A great prose voice, strong central narrative, and endless
thematic echoes make this a rich experience for Monogatari fans and
likely a fun one even for newcomers.” – Anime News Network
“Kizumonogatari keeps your eyes glued to the page by intertwining
the normal with the paranormal. . . . For the most part, the
English translation of Kizumonogatari does a great job in capturing
the tone and style of the original. The characters are still fun,
quirky, and just as animated as they were in show supported by
strong dialogue.” – Japanator.com
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