Edogawa Ranpo Award
1 appearances
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Edition 10 (1964) award
Noboru Saito
さいとう のぼる
Saito Noboru
Pen Names:
Hayato To (Hayato-shi)（Pen name used for some works）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1917-05-18 （Shitaya, Tokyo, Japan）
- Died
- 1980-11-01 age 63
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Mystery writer, Reporter, Film producer
- Active Years
- 1940-1980
- Affiliations
- Reporter, Kinema Junpo, Mystery Writers of Japan (member)
- Memberships
- Mystery Writers of Japan
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peking University | Graduate School of Economics | — | — | — | China |
Peking University
Graduate School of Economics
Country:
China
Reported to have completed graduate studies at Peking University, Graduate School of Economics
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Edogawa Rampo Prize (10th) | Under the Ant Tree | — | Edogawa Rampo Prize Committee | 受賞 |
Edogawa Rampo Prize (10th)
1964
Work:
Under the Ant Tree
Organization:
Edogawa Rampo Prize Committee
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Under the Ant Tree
1964 Mystery (social)A social mystery novel incorporating animals and insects; recipient of the Edogawa Rampo Prize.
social issuesanimalsinsectscrime
Under the Ruts
1965 MysteryA mystery novel dealing with socially rooted incidents, notable for animal and environmental depictions.
societycrimenature
Thirst of the Hot Sands
1971 MysteryA longer mystery novel portraying human desire and the darker aspects of society.
desiresocial issuescrime
The Jindaiji Murder Case
1972 MysteryA detective mystery centered on an incident themed around a local place name.
murderpuzzle-solvinglocal community
Crocodile Tears
1981 MysteryA work published after his death; includes social themes typical of his writing.
deceptionsocial issuescrime
Bibliography
- Under the Ant Tree
- Under the Ruts
- Trails of Deception
- Thirst of the Hot Sands
- The Jindaiji Murder Case
- One Small Insect
- Aso Tragedy Road
- Why the Nightingale Died
- The Madness Murder Case
- The Hostess Murder Case
- The Phantom Beast Case
- The Mysterious Beast Case
- Murderous Masterpiece
- Fish That Lure Death
- Beast's Path
- The Bait Dog
- Conspiracy
- Crocodile Tears
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- social mysterydepictions reflecting real social issuesuse of animals and insects in imagery
- Recurring Motifs
- animalsinsectssocial contradictionsurban/local settings
Health
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Myocardial infarction1980年Died of a myocardial infarction in 1980. The condition had a fatal impact that year.
Legacy
Known as a writer of social mystery novels who effectively used animals and insects in his work. Gained attention after winning the Edogawa Rampo Prize.
Academic Societies
- Mystery Writers of Japan
Trivia
- Reportedly his real name was Goro Saito (citation needed).
- Won the 10th Edogawa Rampo Prize in 1964 for 'Under the Ant Tree'.
- Worked as a reporter for the film magazine Kinema Junpo earlier in his career.
- Died of a myocardial infarction in 1980.