{"title":"Marie Kondo","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"life-changing-manga-of-tidying-up-marie-kondo-paperback","title":"The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo - Illustrated KonMari Story - Fiction Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781529028355\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan Macmillan (Bluebird)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up brings Marie Kondo's famous KonMari Method to life in comic-book form. Following the fictional story of Chiaki, a young Tokyo woman drowning in clutter and confusion, this illustrated tale blends humour, heart and practical tidying wisdom. Featuring artwork by acclaimed manga artist Yuko Uramoto, it's a fast-reading introduction to Kondo's philosophy of keeping only what sparks joy, ideal for manga fans, KonMari devotees and anyone wanting a lighter route into decluttering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarie Kondo tells the story of Chiaki, a young woman in Tokyo whose messy apartment mirrors the disorder in her love life and career. When her next-door neighbour complains about her cluttered balcony, Chiaki finally enlists Kondo as her tidying consultant. What follows is a series of witty, warm-hearted lessons in the KonMari Method, as Chiaki learns to sort her belongings by category and ask a simple question of each: does this spark joy? Along the way, tidying becomes a mirror for Chiaki's wider life, nudging her towards clearer thinking and renewed confidence. Illustrated throughout by Yuko Uramoto, the story turns organisational theory into an entertaining, visually rich narrative, easy to devour in a single sitting. It works both as a satisfying story and as a genuinely useful primer on Kondo's principles, making her bestseller The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up more approachable than ever. Fans of graphic novels and slice-of-life storytelling will enjoy the format, while readers new to Kondo get a gentle, story-driven way into her ideas. Published by Pan Macmillan under the Bluebird imprint, this 192-page paperback is a great starting point for anyone curious about the KonMari phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces the KonMari Method through an engaging illustrated story rather than a dry how-to guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtwork by award-winning manga artist Yuko Uramoto adds visual charm and makes ideas easy to absorb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Marie Kondo, the #1 New York Times bestselling author behind the KonMari phenomenon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick, entertaining read appealing to manga and graphic novel fans as well as tidying enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a thoughtful gift for anyone starting a decluttering journey or already a fan of Kondo's work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarie Kondo is a Japanese organising consultant and creator of the KonMari Method, a tidying philosophy centred on keeping only possessions that spark joy. Her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up became a global bestseller, and she was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people. Kondo further popularised her approach through the Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. This manga adaptation, illustrated by Yuko Uramoto, brings her tidying wisdom to life through Chiaki's story of transforming her home, one category at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Graphic Novel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA warm, funny and visually engaging way to absorb Marie Kondo's famous tidying wisdom, perfect for manga lovers, KonMari fans, and anyone who prefers learning through story rather than instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and content match the listed format, though print run cover details may vary slightly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marie Kondo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56676263690622,"sku":"SNG13407","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/life-changing-manga-of-tidying-up-marie-kondo-paperback.webp?v=1784418168"},{"product_id":"joy-at-work-marie-kondo-non-fiction-paperback","title":"Joy at Work by Marie Kondo - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781529005394\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan Macmillan (Bluebird)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJoy at Work is the workplace companion to Marie Kondo's global tidying phenomenon, co-written with organizational psychologist Scott Sonenshein. This paperback edition applies the beloved KonMari philosophy to desks, inboxes, meetings and digital files, helping busy professionals cut through clutter and rediscover focus. Blending practical decluttering steps with behavioural science, it's an accessible, encouraging read for anyone who wants a calmer, more productive working life, whether in an office, at home, or hybrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Joy at Work, Marie Kondo teams up with Rice University business professor Scott Sonenshein to extend the KonMari method beyond the home and into the modern workplace. The book opens by tackling the everyday chaos of overflowing desks, cluttered inboxes and endless digital files, guiding readers through deciding what truly \"sparks joy\" in their working environment and letting go of the rest. Kondo's calm, encouraging voice runs throughout, paired with Sonenshein's research-backed insights into decision-making, habit formation and workplace psychology. Together they cover physical tidying — desks, drawers, storage — as well as digital tidying, including email management and file organisation. Real-world case studies and relatable anecdotes, drawn from Kondo's consulting career and her Netflix series, bring the ideas to life and make the advice easy to apply. Beyond decluttering surfaces, the book explores how a tidier professional life can reduce stress, sharpen decision-making and create space for more meaningful, purposeful work. It's a thoughtful blend of practical organisation techniques and deeper reflection on what we really want from our careers, useful as both a quick decluttering manual and a longer-term guide to better working habits. 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