The Tailor Shop at the Intersection
Hardcover
Three generations stitch tradition, fashion, and family in changing Seoul.
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The Tailor Shop at the Intersection

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  • Hardcover

    48 pages

  • Release Date

    14 March 2024

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Summary

The Tailor Shop at the Intersection: A Stitch in Time

Age range 4 to 12

A heartwarming story about family, resilience, fashion, and staying true to who you are - told through three generations of tailors in a rapidly changing Seoul.

When Deokgu opens a brand new tailor shop in town, all of Seoul is skeptical of his modern styles. Who would want to wear such funny-looking suits? But Deokgu remains devoted to his craft, and it’s not long before the sho…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781945492761
ISBN-10:1945492767
Author:Ahn Jaesun
Publisher:Transit Books
Imprint:Transit Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:48
Release Date:14 March 2024
Weight:362g
Dimensions:241mm x 203mm
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Critics Review

“A legacy of craftsmanship is created in this Korean import…This understated, evenly paced tale will leave readers with much food for thought. Muted artwork has touches of whimsy, such as the dogs in their often comically oversize suits, though the canine tailors’ passion comes through clearly, too. A quiet yet compelling tale of art enduring.“—Literary Potpourri

About The Author

Ahn Jaesun

Ahn Jaesun graduated from University of Brighton in College of Arts after her studies in Hongik University. She worked as an editor of children’s picture books and branding illustration for over 10 years. She currently lives in Seoul, Korea. Ahn was selected as Illustrator of the Year at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in 2014 for her work Hello, Seoul, and in 2017 for the initial artwork of The Old Tailor Shop, which received special mention for the Ragazzi Opera Prima Award 2020.

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