Sunmark Publishing Rights Highlights
and NEWS Mail--February 2015 Issue
As the Taipei International Book Exhibition 2015 is held from the 11th to the 16th of February in Taiwan, two members of the editorial department from Sunmark Publishing, Mr. Susumu Wataya and Ms. Kanako Kurokawa, are going to be there. Ms. Kurokawa, who is also in charge of the rights department, has visited the event for the last two years, and what is notable is that two books, Successful Salespeople Don’t Beg! and 51 Keys to Becoming a Leader People Want to Follow, that she had edited herself and introduced at the exhibition two years ago have become bestsellers in Taiwan and ranked in the top 10 in the annual bestseller list of Taiwanese book sales in 2014. Mr. Wataya is also an active editor who has produced many bestsellers so far. Since this will be the first time for him to take part in the exhibition, hefs looking forward to introducing the titles hefs edited himself and the possibility that they, too, will become future bestsellers across national borders.
If you have any questions or inquiries about this NEWS Mail, please contact Mr. Ichiro Takeda, Rights Department (rights@sunmark.co.jp).
The New York Times No.1 Bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has reached sales of 300,000 copies in the U.S.!
Since its release in October 2014, sales of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, which has sold 1.4 million copies in Japan, know no boundaries in the U.S. market. The book has continued to rank in the top 10 on the New York Times bestseller list (“Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous” category) for 11 weeks, and about the time it ranked No.1 on the list, sales have reached 300,000 copies. Plus, it also ranked No.4 on the Amazon bestseller list at its highest point. The author of this great book, Marie Kondo, called KonMari, is becoming more and more popular around the world.
The author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, KonMari, is now visiting the U.S.!
Timed to coincide with the visit to the U.S. from this January by KonMari (Marie Kondo), the author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, it’s been decided that her private “Life-Changing” Tidying Lessons will be held in San Francisco and New York for the first time. Unfortunately, the reservations have already been filled now, but since she’s going to give interviews to a lot of media sources during her stay, any news will be announced in the future. If there’s anything new regarding her visit, we’ll let you know through this NEWS Mail, so please stay in touch with us here.
ISBN978-4-7631-3416-5
319 pages / November 2014 / 1,500 yen (w/o tax)
Learn about the unseen from a heavy metal-loving writer and a divine presence
The long-awaited first publication from the popular blogger has arrived. Featuring a straightforward approach, the book also provides numerous entertaining illustrations. There is far more to this world than what can be seen with the naked eye. Though spirits, angels, aliens, fairies, and goddesses exist in a form beyond visual perception, they are always present and keeping a watchful eye on us. While giving insight into the “identity” of these spirits and guardian angels, this book explains in simple terms with humorous illustrations how we can communicate with these otherworldly beings. Coming in contact with these spirits can afford you the opportunity to experience small miracles, acquire a wealth of essential information, lead you to more meaningful encounters, and help you to successfully navigate many of life’s obstacles.
– The connection has already been established!
– What happens when you meet your guardian angel?
– Neither is superior; you are peers
– A meeting of the minds in the night
– What knowledge does our soul thirst for?
– Like an out-of-body experience!
– A coincidental experience, or a message from a divine presence?
– The words of my late father: “Rock and roll will never die!”
– An encounter with the unknown in the subway
– The law of energy: Organize your living space and your life will fall into place!
– Look beyond what’s visible
K was kind enough to write about How to Welcome Fairies, another book I worked on as an editor, on his popular blog. This led me to begin following his blog writings. As this book suggests, I believe the author has a strong connection with beings from another dimension! Wanting to reach out to more readers who may not be familiar with his blog, K and I decided to put together this book about the unknown world, which is fun and enjoyable to read.