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OKEN: Childhood Memories of a Taiwanese Poet

OKEN:詩的端倪

Comics | 

All Ages

#Yang Mu #literary adaptation #biographical comic #art enlightenment #Taiwanese history

This comic adaptation is based on the classic literary autobiography, Mountain Wind and Ocean Rain, written by Yang Mu, Taiwan’s nationally acclaimed poet. The work offers mature reflections, viewed through the eyes of the poet as a child, and gives a meticulously detailed account of a spirit in the process of growing. Bit by bit, Yang Mu sheds light on his awakening and provides advice regarding effective artistic pursuit.

Author: Mu Yang

Illustrator: Shih-Hung Wu

Publisher: Fisfisa Media Co.

208 pages | 19.7 × 26cm

ISBN: 9789860692273

Rights Contact: [email protected]

Rights Sold: French(Belgium)

Award: 2021 The Raymond Leblanc Prize