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I Am the Subway

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Accompanied by the constant, rumbling ‘ba-dum ba-dum’ of its passage through the city, the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it welcomes and farewells people, and holds them – along with their joys, hopes, fears and memories – in its embrace. Originally published in Korean,’ I Am the Subway’ vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities.

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SKU: 9781913348588 Category: Graphic Novels Tags: People & places (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's / Teenage), Picture books, Transport (Children's / Teenage)
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A cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation of the bestselling Korean picture book.

Accompanied by the constant, rumbling ba-dum ba-dum of its passage through the city, the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it welcomes and farewells people, and holds them – along with their joys, hopes, fears, and memories – in its embrace.

Originally published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (The Vegetarian), I Am the Subway vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities.

? ‘[S]ensitive, closely observed portraits.’ –Publishers Weekly

? ‘A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys.’ –Kirkus Reviews

? ‘[B]eautiful and unusual.’ –Youth Services Book Review

? ‘Bewitching.’ –Foreword Reviews

? ‘A poetic tribute to Seoul and its people, I Am the Subway makes for an unforgettable journey.’ –BookPage

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Weight 500 g
Dimensions 24 × 26 × 1.4 cm
Author

Kim, Hyo-eun

Publisher

Scribble

Imprint

Scribble

Cover

Hardback

Pages

47 unnumbered

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

895.735 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J

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