Pyongyang A Journey in North Korea

Name: Pyongyang A Journey in North Korea
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ISBN: 9781896597898

ISBN-10: 1896597890

ISBN-13: 9781896597898

Edition: 2005

Authors: Guy Delisle, Helge Dascher

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A westerner's visit into North Korea, told in the form of a graphic novel. Famously referred to as one of the "Axis of Evil" countries, North Korea remains one of the most secretive and mysterious nations in the world today. In early 2001 cartoonist Guy Delisle became one of the few Westerners to be allowed access to the fortresslike country. While living in the nation's capital for two months on a work visa for a French film animation company, Delisle observed what he was allowed to see of the culture and lives of the few North Koreans he encountered; his findings form the basis of this remarkable graphic novel. "Pyongyang is an informative, personal, and accessible look at a dangerous…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Drawn & Quarterly Publications
Publication date: 9/1/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 184
Size: 6.25" wide x 8.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English

Guy Delisle was born in Quebec city in 1966 and has spent the last decade living and working in France. He has written and drawn five graphic novels including Shenzen, an account of his travels in China, and Pyongyang, an account of his experiences in North Korea.