'Proofreaders are fairies.' Highly acclaimed by Shion Miura! 'Kurabete, Kemishite: Koetsu-bu no Kokonoe-san' (by Yuuka Koishi / Shincho Bunko) on sale from May 28.

A passionate workplace manga depicting the unknown struggles of proofreaders is being published by Shincho Bunko! It includes special content only available in the paperback edition. How do proofreaders, the 'unsung heroes' of bookmaking, work on literary pieces? This unique workplace manga offers a glimpse into the 'daily life of proofreaders' and the 'behind-the-scenes of bookmaking,' which are rarely known. Author Yuuka Koishi interviewed active and former proofreaders at Shinchosha and other top-tier professionals. The story, filled with realistic anecdotes from the literary world and drawn with a warm, light touch, became a hot topic upon its original release. This paperback edition includes a newly drawn work, 'Yuuka Koishi's Typo Walk.' It also features commentary by Nao Minamisawa, making it a content-rich volume. We also received a passionate recommendation from Shion Miura, author of 'The Great Passage': 'Proofreaders are fairies. They are reliable beings who improve the accuracy of works with sharp and precise points, yet I have never seen them. This is a fun book that every book lover must have, approaching the mysterious ecology, struggles, and joys of these fairies.'