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Book

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

Call Number

  • GRAPHIC NOVEL 648 K821 TEEN (CEN, EAS)

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Edition

First American edition.

Publication Information

California : Ten Speed Press, [2017]

Physical Description

187 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm

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"--

Notes

"Originally published in Japan as Manga de Yomu Jinsei ga Tokimeku Kataduke no Maho by Sunmark Publishing, Inc., Tokyo, in 2017"--Colophon.

Contents

  • 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.

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