- Overview
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This book brings back memories of comic book stores where people gathered and talked together.
- Book Intro
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The author wrote this book based on her own experiences. The book depicts a boy who likes reading stories and how he has grown up pursuing his dream. The nostalgic illustrations and detailed descriptions allow readers to recall their own childhoods. In the back of the book, some useful information about comic books and cartoon art museum is provided.
In the story, a boy finds a new comic book store that has recently opened in his neighborhood. He is excited to read stories that he hasn't been able to hear even from his grandmother, who is an excellent storyteller. After spending 20 won at the comic book store out of 30 won his mother gave to cut his hair, he ends up having his hair shaved off while sitting crying at a barbershop. Readers who were as mischievous as this boy will be able to sympathize with the story.
- About the Author
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Song Eon
(French) Après avoir apparu soudainement en tant que 150 ans dans un livre "Cool! Le tteok pourri", ça fait déjà 11 ans. Voici mes livres "Tumulte du secours de mon fils unique", "Kim neuf mille neuf cents", "Voeux pour la fin d'études de l'école primaire de Song oen" et "Façon de repousser le chef du poing".
Kang Hwagyeong
Illustrator Kang Hwagyeong studied visual design at Dankook University. Kang designed a game concept and now works as an illustrator because Kang wanted to affect children with emotional illustrations. Kang fields of expertise are illustrations for companies' broadcasting and children's books. Kang has illustrated Sister Lee Haein's picture book Anyone Stationery Store and many children's books including Vivid Korean History; Moldy Bread; Ahn Yongbok Protects Our Land, Dokdo; The Comic Book Store in My Neighborhood; My One and Only Home; The Cat's Museum; I Have to Go Home; and Dreams on Hanji.
