Bookstores Launch Memorial Pages for Keigo Higashino... Renewed Spotlight on His Masterpieces

Memorial pages set up on major bookstore websites
Message boards open for fans to leave condolences

The news that Keigo Higashino, a renowned Japanese mystery novelist, passed away on the 23rd was revealed late, sparking a wave of mourning in bookstores across South Korea.

On July 28, major bookstores such as Kyobo Book Centre, Yes24, and Aladin have created memorial pages on their websites featuring Keigo Higashino's life and most notable works.

The news that Keigo Higashino, a leading Japanese mystery novelist, passed away on the 23rd has been revealed belatedly, sparking a wave of mourning at bookstores across the country. Screenshot from Kyobo Bookstore homepage.

Major bookstores express condolences through memorial pages

Aladin paid tribute by introducing the phrase "A master of mystery loved by Koreans" on its memorial page for the late author. Aladin presented Higashino's biography and works, and opened a message board where fans who loved his books could leave messages of condolence.

Yes24 also created a memorial page to honor Higashino, remembering him as both the "master of Japanese mystery" and a "giant of modern detective fiction."

Kyobo Book Centre is currently hosting a special author page to commemorate the recent Korean publication of Keigo Higashino's latest novel, "Transparent Helix." As the latest installment of the "Galileo" series, the first of which was released in 1998, this series features a genius physicist solving mysteries using scientific knowledge and has enjoyed widespread popularity.

Top real-time search keywords in publishing... renewed attention for his works

With the news of Higashino's passing, public interest in both the author and his works has surged. "Keigo Higashino" topped the real-time search keywords on Kyobo Book Centre and Yes24. "Transparent Helix" also ranked first, while Higashino’s "Malice" took 7th place.

'Keigo Higashino' Memorial Page Set Up on Yes24. Screenshot from Yes24 Homepage.

In addition, Hyundae Munhak, the publishing company that introduced Higashino's masterpieces such as "The Devotion of Suspect X" and "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" to Korean readers, expressed condolences via social networking services (SNS), stating, "The literary legacy the author has left behind will remain in the hearts of readers for a long time to come."

Keigo Higashino, who died of colon cancer on the 23rd, has been called the "godfather of Japanese mystery fiction." Born in Osaka, Japan, in 1958, he graduated from Osaka Prefecture University with a degree in electrical engineering. After graduating, he worked as an engineer before starting his career as a novelist. In 1985, he made his literary debut by winning the Edogawa Rampo Prize with "After School."

He went on to become a globally beloved author, consistently earning both literary acclaim and popularity with each of his works, including "The Secret," "Journey Under the Midnight Sun," "The Devotion of Suspect X," "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store," and "The Newcomer." Many of his works have also been adapted into dramas, movies, and musicals, gaining widespread acclaim.

Despite battling illness, Higashino continued to write prolifically. Next month, "Eternal Memory" will be published in Japan. This latest novel in the "Galileo" series, completed before his passing, will be released posthumously.

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