Publisher's Synopsis
In this photographic alphabet, the author introduces young readers to some of the customs, religion and culture, both ancient and modern, that make up this high-profile country. Focusing on both city and country life - from Arirang to Lacquerware, and from Taekwondo to Zing - this is a celebration of Korea in all its colourful diversity.
Despite the country's division into communist North and democratic South, Koreans form one ethnic family, and behind the bustling South Korean cities and quays exporting electronics, cars and ships lies a deeply traditional country with its own language and customs. Focusing on both town and country life, this is a colourful celebration of the many-layered life of Korea.
A new title in the successful photographic alphabet series, that covers countries ranging from China to India, and from Mexico to Jamaica.
Author Hyechong Chung is from Seoul but has been living in London for many years now. Experienced photographer Prodeepta Das has travelled all over the world, and has provided the photographs for many other Frances Lincoln titles.
