The Elephant Vanishes

About “The Elephant Vanishes”

The Elephant Vanishes is a collection of 17 short stories by Japanese author Haruki Murakami. The stories were written between 1980 and 1991 and originally appeared in Japanese magazines and collections. The compilation was selected by Gary Fisketjon and first published in English in 1993. Some of the stories had previously been published in The New Yorker, Playboy, and The Magazine. The collection presents a range of Murakami’s early work, showcasing his unique style and themes. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)