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Sketches of Korea : An illustrated Guide to Korean Culture

by Elodie Dornand de Rouville, Benjamin Joinau
Sketches of Korea : An illustrated Guide to Korean Culture - Thryft
Sketches of Korea : An illustrated Guide to Korean Culture - Thryft

Discover the hidden wonders of Korean culture

This book is a captivating journey into the vibrant and diverse facets of Korean culture. Unlike the usual cliches, it goes beyond kimchi and K-pop to reveal the lesser-known aspects that make Korea truly special. Through the eyes of two foreigners, the author takes us on a visual and informative exploration, beautifully complemented by detailed illustrations. Whether you're a curious traveler or an avid culture enthusiast, this book will open your eyes to the real essence of Korea, both past and present. Get ready to be amazed and inspired by the hidden wonders that await you within these pages.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Sketches of Korea : An illustrated Guide to Korean Culture

by Elodie Dornand de Rouville, Benjamin Joinau
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ISBN: 9781624120336
Authors: Elodie Dornand de Rouville, Benjamin Joinau
Publisher: Seoul Selection
Date of Publication: 2015-04-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 71 readers)

Description

Kimchi, K-pop, taekwondo, Samsung the images that most people get when they think of Korea don't stray much beyond the usual ones. But there are so many more fascinating sides to Korea. A cultural anthropologist with over 20 years of personal experience in Korea, author Benjamin Joinau introduces readers to the various faces of Korea outside those that Koreans typically like to present, guided by Elodie Dornand de Rouville's refreshingly original and detailed illustrations Korean society through the eyes of two foreigners. Grab a copy and let's take a look at the real faces of Korea, past and present.
 

Discover the hidden wonders of Korean culture

This book is a captivating journey into the vibrant and diverse facets of Korean culture. Unlike the usual cliches, it goes beyond kimchi and K-pop to reveal the lesser-known aspects that make Korea truly special. Through the eyes of two foreigners, the author takes us on a visual and informative exploration, beautifully complemented by detailed illustrations. Whether you're a curious traveler or an avid culture enthusiast, this book will open your eyes to the real essence of Korea, both past and present. Get ready to be amazed and inspired by the hidden wonders that await you within these pages.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.