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Topic From YouTube to Books 2023.09.04 It was common to find books written by YouTubers on bookstore shelves in Korea this year. It is a phenomenon that has been around for a couple of years now, when publishers realized that they could turn subscribers into readers, and quickly started to sign popular YouTubers as authors. Even if you have never heard of the channel before, it is not hard to tell that the book’s author runs a YouTube channel. This is because, among other things, the copy on the book’s cover, “YouTube channel ○○○ with 10 million total views,” emphasizes the author’s experience more than anything else. I have a YouTube channel with 130,000 subscribers, and my new book has never been without a copy like this. It seems to have become one of the most important tasks for editors to draft a copy with up-to-date total subscribers and total views every time a new book is published. ...

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[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Photograph

#K-Book #Photograph KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2023.09.04 Having someone to miss is 1. Publication Details Title | Having someone to miss isSubtitle | Whisper of Poetry and PhotographyAuthor | Choi ByungkwanPublisher | HanulMPlus Inc.Publication Date | 2018-04-10ISBN | 9788946064478No. of pages | 256Dimensions | 153 * 224 2. Book Intro This book introduces the poetry and photography of Choi Byung-gwan, a DMZ photographer, under the theme of longing. The longing for his mother in his previous work, “Mother’s Silk Road” and the pain revealed in “450-Day Diary of 155-miles DMZ” are further emotionally elaborated in the book. He has written poetry whenever he is unable to express his feelings in his photography of nature. Hence, there remain glimpses of unanswered curiosity in his poems and photog...

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[INFORMATION / AGENCY LIST]

Agency list

Agency List Agency list 2023.09.04 Abba Communication Ltd. Launched as a translation and interpretation agency in 204, Abba Communication (Abba here after) now also acts as a copyright agency. Abba supports young Korean publishers who are aspiring to build experiences in moving on to the international market, providing consultation on the way until they become global. Abba’s special forte is its excellent professional team with expertise in re-writing and/or editing synopses and introductions into texts both competitive and persuasive. Other services Abba provides include translating original materials and creating promotional texts. Focused Subjects LiberalArts : Biography, Management, Negotiation Contacts ? Kim jungsukE-mail : jskim@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA ? Han-gyul GoE-mail : abba@abbacomm.co.kr / Phone : +82-2-707-2103 / Regions : Asia, UK, USA ...

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[TREND / SPECIAL PROJECT]

The Era of Dance is Coming

Special Project [Book × Dance] The Era of Dance is Coming Different Worlds of Dance in Books 2023.09.04 By their very nature, books are vessels of knowledge encompassing all fields. Endless topics can be written about depending on the material and message. In the [Book × _____ ] series, experts recommend Korean books in their respective fields that you’ve been curious about but had trouble discovering more about. Now, let’s jump into the infinite world of books through the collaboration of books with various fields. Has there ever been a time when people are more passionate about dancing than now? Today, dance has become a part of pop culture that young people enjoy on a daily basis. Along with K-pop music, K-pop dance is loved by people all over the world beyond Korea. In addition, practical dance majors that cover commercial dance fields, such as street dance and K-pop dance, have emerged and...

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[TREND / EXPORT CASE]

Current Status and Prospects of Korean Literature in Arab Countries

Export Case Current Status and Prospects ofKorean Literature in Arab Countries 2023.09.04 Participating in the 65th Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) in June 2023, Sharjah showcased the literature, music, arts, and crafts of the United Arab Emirates through fascinating and extensive cultural programs, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the rich diversity of Arab culture. In particular, this year’s fair laid the groundwork for a more mature cultural understanding between the two countries through conferences and events where prominent authors, creators, and scholars from the UAE and Korean authors actively exchanged their ideas, experiences, and expertise.1 Korean readers have also shown interest in Arab literature, which was translated from Korean, throughout the fair. This raised expectations for how much Arabs will be interested in Korean literature showcased by Korea, the guest of honor, at the Sharjah International Book Fair scheduled to ...

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[TREND / BOOK TRIP]

Fly on a Witch’s Vacuum Cleaner: Witches’ Delivery

Book Trip [Into the Book ②] Fly on a Witch’s Vacuum Cleaner: Witches’ Delivery The Place from the Fantasy Novel: Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 2023.09.04 Witches’ Delivery “(...) It’s good that it’s Seongnam. It will be within the Bundang-gu area. Is there a large lake or something like that around here?”Bora gulped, swallowing hard.“Yes, two. Two reservoirs. The Bundang Reservoir is much bigger than the other.”“Good,” said Yoon-Jung, starting the car. The short-story collection Witches’ Delivery, which features hilarious and whimsical events revolving around witches and characters with superpowers, was published in 2020 by Safehouse Inc. as the fourth volume of its short novel series. While the story Witches’ Delivery, which has the same title as the collection, talks about somewhat offbeat and unrealistic subj...

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[INFORMATION / NEW BOOKS]

The Sound of Summer

New Books The Sound of Summer 2023.08.07 Various Korean onomatopoeias meet sensuous engravings.A picture book of summer sounds that will touch your heart.The Sound of Summer - Follow the many sounds of summer! It’s hot summer!Instead of saying, “It’s hot!” try to close your eyes and listen to the sounds around you.What do you hear? Tong, tong, tung, takThe sound of choosing a ripe watermelon.The sound of summer starting. Asak-asak, chrup-chrup, woojuk-woojuk, yum-yum jjup-jjupThe sound of eating a piece of watermelon.The sound of taking a bite of summer. Todok, todok-todok, todok, todok-todokThe sound of falling raindrops.The sound of the start of the rainy season. SwaaaaaaThe sound of heavy rain.The sound of rain pouring down from the hole in the sky. Clear, cool sounds of summer!Keep summer memories in your heart as you listen to the many sounds of summe...

VOL.61 / 2023.08

[INFORMATION / BEST SELLERS]

3rd Week, July 2023

Best Sellers 3rd Week, July 2023 Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea 2023.08.07 In July, books about famous Koreans becoming popular across the world became best sellers. For example, the book Beyond the Story, ranked 3rd on the best sellers list, was published to mark the 10th year since the debut of BTS, a famous K-pop idol group worldwide. It features the group’s activities and behind stories with in-depth reports and interviews. Also, the book National Star Lim Young-Woong and the Historical Syndrome analyzes singer Lim Young-Woong, who became a “national star” after winning in a trot (a genre of Korean music, inspired by the country’s folk songs) audition program. Writer Ha Jae-Keun - a literary critic and his fan ? investigates the factors behind Lim’s popularity in an entertaining way. Meanwhile, a book about a popular “animal” could be seen among the best sellers. For example, Baby Panda Pubao is a photo essay th...

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[INFORMATION / KOREAN TRANSLATOR]

Slin Jung

Korean Translator Slin Jung 2023.08.07 PROFILE Slin Jung is a freelance translator and interpreter based in Toronto, Canada. She received an MA in conference interpretation at the Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation (GSIT) at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. ? Email: slin.jung13870@gmail.com Published Translations ? Gwangju Uprising: The Rebellion for Democracy in South Korea by Hwang Sok-yong, Lee Jae-Eui, and Jeon Yong-Ho (Verso, 2022) ? Black is Black, White is White from The Age of Doubt by Park Kyongni (Honford Star, 2022) ? Co-translation of Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS by Kang Myeongseok (Flatiron Books, 2023) ...

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[INFORMATION / #K-BOOK]

#Food

#K-Book #Food KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform 2023.08.07 Tasty Philosophy 1. Publication Details Title | Tasty PhilosophySubtitle | Stories of Philosophy Found in Everyday DishesAuthor | Oh SuminPublisher | NEXUS Co., Ltd.Publication Date | 2019-12-06ISBN | 9791161658209No. of pages | 248Dimensions | 128 * 188 2. Copyright Contact Name | Hyejin ChungEmail | copyright@nexusbook.comPhone | +82-2-330-5529 3. Book Intro This book is a philosophy book that starts not with concepts, but with food. Watching bungeoppang (fish-shaped buns) being baked nice and brown, smelling the scent of Delimanjoo in the subway station, frying “backroom” chicken instead of ordering fried chicken… the writer discovered philosophical elements and wrote of philosophical concepts and philo...

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