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[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Korean Publishers Publisher Hyohyung Dreaming of a warm city where art breathes 2024.02.19 Publisher Hyohyung has been printing books on architecture, space, and art for 30 years, just like building a house brick by brick. Perhaps the key to this longevity is Hyohyung’s passion for these fields. Indeed, its publishing list is filled with authentic books on architecture, space, and art. Every book is worthy of its own value, but Hyohyung’s books are more valuable to the readers as they are written with the mission of the creators and the sincerity of the writers. Hyohyung plans various content and events so that readers can encode books in their minds and even have experiences through them, and conveys liberal arts knowledge that will help future generations. Following is an interview with Hyohyung, a publishing house that produces books with the utmost sincerity so that the scent of art can permeate our daily lives, and so that our society can become a wa...

VOL.67 / 2024.02

[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Cooking

#K-Book #Cooking KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.12.06 Baek Jong-won's Solo Dining Menu 1. Publication Details Title | Baek Jong-won's Solo Dining MenuAuthor | Baek JongwonPublisher | Seoul Cultural Publishers, Inc. Publication Date | 2018-08-03ISBN | 9788926366219No. of pages | 220Dimensions | 190 * 260 2. Copyright Contact Name | Shin SukyoungEmail | sukyoung@seoulmedia.co.krPhone | +82-10-8903-3610 3. Book Intro This book features quick and easy recipes for people who dine alone at home. Included are ten recipes for ramen noodles, the staple of solo diners, as well as other tasty noodle dishes that don't require special ingredients, and rice-bowl and stir-fry dishes that are perfect even without any side dishes. The book also features a variety of bread-based recipes, anot...

VOL.41 / 2021.12

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Happywell Publishing

Korean Publishers Happywell Publishing The Ever-lasting Well of Knowledge and Happiness 2023.09.04 There’s a publisher that spreads happiness and professional knowledge to readers through books like an endlessly deep well. It’s 17-year-old Happywell Publishing, which never stops expanding into the world. It has never stopped discovering interesting content and appealing writers – it also launched two imprints this year. As such, the world of books that Happywell Publishing is trying to build puts the value of happiness at the forefront, broadening and purifying the hearts of readers. Following is an interview with Happywell Publishing, a publishing house that has been reinforcing its market competitiveness by giving more thought to the values of books in this era where the media for delivering content has diversified. Why don’t we take a deeper look into the happy world of books built by Happywell Publishing? English logo of...

VOL.62 / 2023.09

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

SpringSunshine Publishing Co.

Korean Publishers SpringSunshine Publishing Co. Warm Spring Sunshine for Every Child 2023.07.03 SpringSunshine Publishing Co. is a publishing house specializing in children’s and young adult books. It has been devoted to delivering stories to its readers by publishing about 150 titles over the past 11 years since it was established in 2012. While SpringSunshine Publishing Co. covers heartwarming stories for children like the spring sunlight, it has also been making books that discuss social issues or problems that we need to ponder. It also actively communicates with readers by attending numerous events and spreads the philosophical idea embedded in the books to society by donating its profits and books to children through various channels. Following is an interview with SpringSunshine Publishing Co., which has been doing its best to make the world a healthier and happier place for children to live in. Logo of SpringSunshine Pu...

VOL.60 / 2023.07

[TREND / TOPIC]

2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF)

Topic 2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) Theme - 긋닛:斷續 punctuation 2021.08.02 The 2021 Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) is set open at S-Factory in Seongsu-dong for 5 days from September 8th to 12th under the theme of “긋닛:斷續 punctuation.” This year’s fair will have its role as “market” complemented, which was assessed to be lacking in last year’s fair when it was open online for the first time due to the pandemic. In addition, reflecting the readers’ demands for an offline meeting, this year’s fair will be more compact though smaller in size compared to last year. 긋닛:斷續 punctuationThe theme of the 2021 Seoul International Book Fair “긋닛” read as “gutnit” is an old Korean word meaning close to the state of “intermittent,” pausing and continuing repeatedly. It also has the meaning of comma (,) and full stop (.).Topic of 2021 SIBFAt this juncture, the 2021 Seoul International Book Fair approaches. While...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

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#Preference & Hobby

#K-Book #Preference & Hobby KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2021.09.06 Classic Music of the Day 1. Publication Details Title | Classic Music of the DaySubtitle | Music alone doesn’t comfort youAuthor | Cho HyunyoungPublisher | HYEONAMSA PUBLISHING Co., Ltd.Publication Date | 2020-10-15ISBN | 9788932320861No. of pages | 344Dimensions | 128 * 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Cho Eun MiEmail | bscrap@hyeonamsa.comPhone | +82-2-323-5051 3. Book Intro The daily joy of classical music.On the commute home, or on a sunny weekend afternoon, or on a quiet autumn night stroll... If you feel like listening to different music from your usual playlist, this book is perfect for you. It recommends Edvard Grieg’s “Morning Mood” to set the mood on your way to work, Friedrich Gulda’s “Concerto for Cello” for afternoon cocktail hours, Igor Str...

VOL.38 / 2021.09

[INFORMATION / KOREAN TRANSLATOR]

Anton Hur

Korean Translator Anton Hur 2021.08.02 About Anton “A little too fluent”—South China Morning PostI am a writer and translator working in Seoul. I was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and raised in British Hong Kong, Ethiopia, and Thailand, but mostly in Korea, where I’ve lived for thirty years. I was awarded the title of Person of Distinguished Service to the Nation after serving in the Korean Army. • Twitter: @AntonHur, Instagram: @AntonHur, Website: antonhur.com Book translations • I Went to See My Father by Kyung-Sook Shin (Astra House, 2023) • Violet by Kyung-Sook Shin (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, Feminist Press, 2022) • Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong (Moonji Books, 2021) • Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park (Grove, Tilted Axis, 2021) • Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung (Honford Star, 2021) ...

VOL.37 / 2021.08

[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Kanki Publishing’s Successful Import Cases of Korean Books

Kanki Publishing’s Successful Import Cases of Korean Books The Korean Books Japanese Readers are Looking for 2021.05.03 Current status of the publishing market in Japan It began with writer Cho Nam-joo’s Kim Ji Young, Born 1982 (Minumsa) published at the end of 2018, which was then translated by Saito Mariko and published by Chikuma Shobō in Japan, that Korean literature started to see positive outcomes in Japan. Korean books that have been translated and published in Japan for the past 3 years are Almonds (Changbi), I Decided to Live as Myself (Woods of Mind’s Books), I Want to Die but I Also Want to Eat Tteokppokki (Heun), I Almost Lived Too Hard (Woongjin Thinkbig), Every Moments Were You (Wisdomhouse), and I Look at You Like a Flower (Ji Hye). As various Korean novels, essays, and poem collections are steadily translated into Japanese, the two countries’ languages and cultures seem to get closer. The books mentioned earlier share one common thing ...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

[INTERVIEW / KOREAN PUBLISHERS]

Bombom Publishing Co.

Korean Publishers Bombom Publishing Co. Unique Picture Books Made with Love 2022.10.04 Picture books were often regarded as “books only for children.” Driven by the growing interest of adult readers in picture books, however, a number of “picture books for adults” have been published lately. “What are picture books for adults?” In search of the answer to the question, Bombom Publishing Co. is dedicated to redefining them as “books that both adults and children can enjoy” from “books that adults can merely read,” and to publishing picture books covering all genres. We had the opportunity to feel the publisher’s commitment to its readers, along with a passion for picture books. The logo of Bombom Publishing Co. It is our pleasure to have Bombom Publishing Co. in K-Book Trends’ interview. Please introduce the company and its mission to our global readers. “B...

VOL.51 / 2022.10

[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Subscription Models of Local Bookstores

Subscription Models of Local Bookstores The “Extra Special” Service Provided by Local Bookstores 2021.05.03 Local bookstores are making colorful and fresh changes. From mere bookstores that sell books, they are transforming to become cultural hubs that represent the culture and art in their region. With large and small gatherings such as book clubs and transcription meetings, local bookstores serve as the main gathering spots in their neighborhoods. They are also loved as cultural complexes that run unique cultural art events such as exhibitions and music concerts. However, the situation local bookstores are going through nowadays is not as good as it used to be due to the pandemic. Bookstore managers have been mulling over how to break through the challenging time, and one solution they came up with was adopting a subscription model. Let’s take a look at some of the fine books and the “extra special” service that local bookstores have introduced. Hopi...

VOL.34 / 2021.05

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