Kenzo Kitakata

Kenzo Kitakata
Born October 26, 1947
Karatsu, Saga, Japan
Occupation Author, Novelist
Nationality Japanese
Period 1970–present
Genre Hardboiled, historical fiction
Notable awards Mystery Writers of Japan Award (1985)
In this Japanese name, the family name is "Kitakata".

Kenzo Kitakata (北方 謙三 Kitakata Kenzō, born October 26, 1947[1][2]) is a Japanese novelist, especially known for his hardboiled novels. He studied law at Chuo University in the early 1970s.[2] He served as the 10th President of the Mystery Writers of Japan from 1997 to 2001.

Works in English translation

Hardboiled novels

Awards and nominations

Main works

Standalone hardboiled novels

Short story collections

See also

References

  1. "北方謙三 - プロフィール - Yahoo!検索(人物)" [Kitakata Kenzō - Profile - Yahoo! Reference (People)] (in Japanese). Retrieved July 22, 2012.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Passion for the grandeur of Chinese history, a continuing dream: Mr. Kenzo Kitakata, Writer". ChuoOnline. February 12, 2010. Retrieved July 22, 2012.
  3. "Ashes by Kenzo Kitakata". Vertical. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  4. "Winter Sleep by Kenzo Kitakata". Vertical. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  5. "The Cage by Kenzo Kitakata". Vertical. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  6. "City of Refuge by Kenzo Kitakata". Vertical. Retrieved October 14, 2013.

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