Ishiguro has spun a web of enchanting lyrics that translates into a musical narrative, sure to resonate with anyone who appreciates the delicate intertwining of poetic words with the rhythms of life. The unique collaboration between literature and jazz creates a soundtrack for the soul, capturing the essence of yearning, the romance of travel, and the poignant beauty of the human experience. If you're moved by the magic that happens when storytelling meets melody, "The Summer We Crossed Europe in the Rain" offers an immersive escape into emotion and artistry.

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From the Nobel Prize–winning author of Klara and the Sun and Never Let Me Go comes a gorgeously illustrated volume of lyrics written for the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated jazz singer Stacey Kent. Memorably introduced by Ishiguro himself, The Summer We Crossed Europe in the Rain collects the lyrics of sixteen songs he wrote for world-renowned American singer Stacey Kent, which were set to music by her partner, Jim Tomlinson. An exquisite coming together of the literary and musical worlds, the lyrics are infused with a sense of yearning, melancholy, love, and the romance of travel and liminal spaces. Further exploring the notion of collaboration and interpretation, the collection is illustrated by the acclaimed Italian artist Bianca Bagnarelli, whose work perfectly captures the atmosphere and sensibility of the songs.

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