VOL.74/2024.09

#K-Book

 

#Travel in KOREA

KPIPA Introduces K-Books for Global Publishing Markets through K-Book Platform

2021.08.02

 

A Day in Forest

1. Publication Details

 

Title | A Day in Forest
Subtitle | The Finest Pieces of Memory in the Seasons an Adventurous Couple Collected
Author | Bigchoi
Publisher | sorosoro
Publication Date | 2018-07-02
ISBN | 9791196409906
No. of pages | 264
Dimensions | 150 * 200

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Lee Suhyun
Email | bellaluvu@naver.com
Phone | +82-10-4755-0369

 

3. Book Intro

 

A Day in Forest is a photo essay written by an adventurous couple who enjoy multitudes of adventures through their everyday life and travel. Every page of the book provides readers with photos along with short essays describing their vivid experience during the seasons the authors spent in nature and helps the readers feel comfortable.
The small pieces of their memory captured through the eyes of photographer Big Choi and the writings by Bliee will bring people living in the modern world the healing effect of the forest.

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Sanbok Road Story

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Sanbok Road Story
Subtitle | Storyteller Son Banjang offers unique tour of Busan
Author | Son Minsu
Publisher | INDIEPAPER
Publication Date | 2017-06-02
ISBN | 9791195966226
No. of pages | 396
Dimensions | 140 * 195

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Choi Jongin
Email | indiepaper@naver.com
Phone | +82-10-2308-1530

 

3. Book Intro

 

Busan is a city where the oldest and the newest coexist. The lowest road on the highest place in the city is called Sanbok Road. The streets are unorganized, making it easy for someone to get lost, the alleys are too narrow for even one person to pass through, and a number of houses stand in these alleys. Walking in these areas, you can encounter the most ordinary stories during daytime and the most beautiful nightscapes at night.
The beach is the first thing that comes to people’s minds when they think of Busan. Haeundae, Gwanganri, or Taejongdae, to be specific. But actually, Busan is surrounded more by hills and mountains than flat areas. That is why an array of houses is closely packed together on the hilly areas even when there is not much space to build a house. This also explains why there are so many steep stairs in Busan.
Sanbok Road is a unique road that goes around the mountainside, and this road has become one of the most popular travel spots in Busan. The number of visitors have been also skyrocketing. Several major news organizations such as Dong-a Ilbo, The Hankyore, The Chosun Ilbo, and Hankook Ilbo have covered Sanbok Road from different perspectives. Sanbok Road is not just a road but a repository of historical evidence of modern and contemporary Korea, telling people the stories buried within the area. In addition, Sanbok's Road appeals to visitors with its simplicity and warmth that they can never experience in the fancy beach.
Sanbok Road Story is the first travel book that covers only Sanbok Road. It is written by Son Minsu who designed Sanbok Road travel program for the first time while traveling himself.

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Spicy, Salty, Sour and Sweet

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Spicy, Salty, Sour and Sweet
Subtitle | A Korean Food Trip in a Campervan
Author | Kim Inhye
Publisher | SAKYEJUL PUBLISHING LTD.
Publication Date | 2019-01-28
ISBN | 9791160944105
No. of pages | 40
Dimensions | 217 * 290

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Kang Hyunjoo
Email | kanghjoo@sakyejul.com
Phone | +82-31-955-8600

 

3. Book Intro

 

This picture book is designed to introduce various funny foods and the eating culture of each region to children, so that they can know Korean food well. However, Spicy, Salty, Sour and Sweet: A Korean Food Trip in a Campervan doesn't only focus on traditional Korean foods. It features a variety of interpretation and food knowledge (including the foods that were introduced from other countries to Korea and localized, modern Korean foods loved by foreigners, and favorite street foods) along with big, mouth-watering pictures. By reading this book, readers can get a general overview of Korean food and local characteristics. A lot of information about food and popular food trends can be found throughout the book, which adds more fun.

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The Busan Gastronomy Project

1. Publication Details

 

Title | The Busan Gastronomy Project
Author | Choi Wonjun
Publisher | SANZINI
Publication Date | 2018-11-15
ISBN | 9788965455660
No. of pages | 288
Dimensions | 152 * 210

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Kang Sugeul
Email | sanzini@sanzinibook.com
Phone | +82-51-504-7070

 

3. Book Intro

 

Busan was at the center of it all during some noteworthy times of history, such as the Japanese Colonial Period, the Korean War, and modern Korean history. For that reason, the Japanese food culture entered the lives of the people of Busan during the Colonial era and during the Korean War; furthermore, regional foods of different refugees were also introduced to Busan. Consequently, to this day there remain unique blends of diverse food. Choi Wonjun, poet and food columnist has explored the people, history, and culture of Busan through this phenomenon of food and published the book, The Busan Gastronomy Project.
Like a traveler, the author wandered around Busan, trying out its food. In the book, he has come up with forty-seven types of food according to the four regions of Nakdong River, Gijang, Central City, and Alley. He introduces the seaweed from Nakdong River that has an amazing flavor, for it is from the area where the river meets the sea, and the renowned Gupo noodles from the Gupo Market. From the region of Gijang, a particular type of fish with its refreshing taste of sea, and Korean beef that melts in your mouth are presented.
In the Central City section, the author talks about the humble food that was brought by the refugees during the Korean War. Shark dish and beef tripe dishes were the inevitable food that were born of a particular era but the restaurants have carried on their famed heritage, embracing the sadness of the times not only of Busan but also of Korea in general. He also goes into how the pork soup and milmyeon (the wheat noodles) that were not original to Busan but became one of the most popular dishes there, explaining how it was created, became widespread, and its method of cooking.

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You and Me on Jeju Island

1. Publication Details

 

Title | You and Me on Jeju Island
Author | Cho Jiouk
Publisher | FlyingStar Books
Publication Date | 2015-07-27
ISBN | 9791195380152
No. of pages | 60
Dimensions | 260 * 280

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Kim Soohyun
Email | fstarbook@naver.com
Phone | +82-70-8849-5340

 

3. Book Intro

 

Meet the precious and beautiful treasures of Jeju Island, from Gosan Harbor on the western side to Jeoji Oreum observatory.
You can see the wind power generators on the shore of Sinchang, Haenyeo, and the cuttlefish of Gosan Harbor, the Neolithic site beneath Dangsang Peak, Jeju ponies, a part of Jeju Island's Natural Heritage, the chair park in Ahopgut village, and rapeseed and radish flowers that bloom in spring besides the white tangerine blossoms in the orchards.
"To capture the real Jeju Island where people live, not the tourist areas, I climbed up a 20-meter-tall crane and took one step after another with my whole heart."

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Along the Walk: Seoul

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Along the Walk: Seoul
Author | Kim Hyeyoung
Publisher | SIGONGSA Co., Ltd.
Publication Date | 2019-05-13
ISBN | 9788952798381
No. of pages | 344
Dimensions | 143 * 210

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Hyae-myung Lee
Email | hml@sigongsa.com
Phone | +82-2-2046-2854

 

3. Book Intro

 

45 Walkways of Seoul you will want to walk every day.
Working as a travel writer, author Kim wrote Weekend Travel Bucket List 99 and Seasonal Travel Destinations Searched by 50 Million Koreans, but she always wanted to make a record of her hometown, Seoul. There are many ways to travel Seoul, which has a rich heritage of history, culture, nature and food, but she chose to "walk slowly through the alleys." She pulled out a map of Seoul and, like the pieces of a puzzle coming together, she completed 45 different walking routes.
She covered all four seasons over 2 years and spent several more months collecting the latest information before publishing this book. Finished with Kim's extraordinary love and passion for Seoul, it proposes new ways to travel through the city.
The book introduces various walking routes, beginning from beginner courses and going up to intermediate course that require about a half day's walk. These routes are diverse, and include easy, family-friendly walks for children and the elderly. Shorter courses are easy to find and the table of contents is separated into districts. The author suggests the best routes for different seasons and walking companions, and provides the distance and an estimates of the time it takes to walk from the starting point to the finish.
The book also contains a varied list of dining and cafe recommendations. Look inside for the hottest places on SNS, traditional restaurants that have been located in the same neighborhood for several decades, and some great travel tips. In particular, this book is a great guide for solo travelers looking for restaurants that are great to eat at alone.
5 things that make Along the Walk: Seoul special!
One, the book contains a full list of the most walk-able routes in Seoul, making it easy for everyone to walk.
Two, the book is an excellent travel navigator, guiding you by subway stations.
Third, the book suggests great photo spots and viewpoints in Seoul.
Fourth, the book introduces Seoul's hidden gems for foreign travelers.
Fifth, the book is great for solo travelers who are looking for restaurants and shopping spots.

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Going for a short while

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Going for a short while
Subtitle | A light and easy half-day walking journey
Author | Lim Woonseok
Publisher | SIGONGSA Co., Ltd.
Publication Date | 2019-09-20
ISBN | 9788952738660
No. of pages | 320
Dimensions | 135 * 205

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Lee Youngeun
Email | annlee@sigongsa.com
Phone | +82-2-2046-2895

 

3. Book Intro

 

How about a little walk to give your mind and body a stretch?
Light and easy half-day trips.
This book introduces the concept of the short “walking trip,” for those who can’t spare much money, time or mind.
A walking trip feels more like a leisurely stroll where you are not bound by travel itineraries. It also frees you from tight schedules, complications of trip-packing and preparing, and allows for a more generous travel budget. We often think that we must do certain things to make a trip complete. Is it true that we must cross off everything on our to-do list to make a trip a successful one? When it is not work-related we travel for pleasure, and walking trips are the perfect way to achieve this goal.
Check out the six chapters that illustrate different concepts of traveling. Roads for walking alone, roads for walking with a companion, roads close to the Seoul metropolitan area, roads filled with phytoncide, and choose the one that best fits your travel needs. Each chapter starts by introducing the course and must-stroll spots. Readers can read about ways to get to their destination, information about the course, and also eating spots and nearby attractions. Most walking courses take between 40 minutes and 2 hours, but this is merely an average estimate. How much of the course is to be explored is entirely up to the traveler. Have you chosen your destination? Then just grab a bottle of water and walking shoes, and you’re good to go. Let us embark on this short, but truly healing walking trip, together.

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Travel & Walk to the Shooting Places of the Drama (Date Courses in Seoul, Korea)

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Travel & Walk to the Shooting Places of the Drama (Date Courses in Seoul, Korea)
Author | JISUNG LEE
Publisher | uldo nation
Publication Date | 2016-11-20
ISBN | 9788997372973
No. of pages | 250
Dimensions | 148 * 225

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Hong-ryoul Kim
Email | uldokim@hanmail.net
Phone | +82-10-3270-2785

 

3. Book Intro

 

The popularity of Korean dramas spread to China with the advent of Song Joong-ki in “The Sun's Descendants”, Kim Soo-hyun in “You from the Star”, Lee Min-ho in “Heirs”, and Lee Jong-seok in “W”.
Tourists who are interested in the Korean Wave travel to the places related to K-drama, and even purchase products related to it.
The author went to the drama shooting locations for several years to experience them.
More than 100 photos of the shooting locations add vividness and stimulate the desire to travel.
The book introduces highly rated dramas and emotionally conveys the locations and story of the dramas to the fans.
I hope that your imagination becomes the reality while the book delivers you realistic information rather than appreciations to the dramas created based on imaginations.
Traveling through places where the main characters play, eat, and live will be a dreamy and pleasant walk for those who enjoy dramas and media.

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Tripful: Jeju

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Tripful: Jeju
Author | easyandbooks
Publisher | easyand
Publication Date | 2020-06-24
ISBN | 9791185831978
No. of pages | 144
Dimensions | 180 * 234

 

2. Copyright Contact

 

Name | Song Minji
Email | wishwet@easyand.co.kr
Phone | +82-10-6253-2697

 

3. Book Intro

 

This travel book delves into the traditions and culture of Jeju, which is uniquely based on nature, and covers the scenery and stories of the island where trendy migrants live in harmony.
Readers will discover people, spaces, and stories that embrace the past and permeate the future of Jeju.

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Gyeongju Healing Road 1

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Gyeongju Healing Road 1
Author | Kang see Yil
Publisher | Artificial Pond
Publication Date | 2017-10-25
ISBN | 9791185821108
No. of pages | 204
Dimensions | 130 * 210

 

2. Book Intro

 

There is a saying, "Life is a travel." Traveling in Gyeongju begins with visiting the town's royal tombs that are as big as a small mountain. Looking deep into the slowly accumulated time embodied in the royal tombs, stone towers, stone Buddhas, and temple sites arouses unique inspiration and expands the window of thought. Sometimes, we find the dreams of future in the past. That is also the purpose of traveling Gyeongju, the city of history and culture. In the first volume, the book introduces the town area centering around the Daereungwon Ancient Tombs, Go-Bun Park, and historic sites in the whole area of the Cheomseongdae Observatory, as well as things to enjoy around the Bomun Tourist Complex; Gyeongju EXPO, Gyeongju Folk Craft Village, etc. on Bobul-ro; and the Haeparang Road that stretches from Yangnam to Gampo.

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