{"product_id":"k-culture-simon-clair-9781837830879","title":"K Culture: K-Pop, Cuisine, on Screen, and More - Celebrating the Korean Wave","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate Korean culture whilst learning about its past and present in this comprehensive and fascinating guide.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In recent years, Korean popular culture has taken the form of a tidal wave sweeping over the West. Whether it's music, film, drama series, fashion, or cuisine, South Korea is establishing itself as a key player on the world stage. And the Korean Wave (Hallyu) shows no sign of stopping. Even before \u003ci\u003eSquid Game\u003c\/i\u003e and the award-winnning film \u003ci\u003eParasite\u003c\/i\u003e, K-pop had become a $5 billion industry and Korean food had become the exciting new regional cuisine in restaurants and bars. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eK Culture\u003c\/i\u003e will reveal all aspects of South Korea's way of life, both historically and in its new found fame. Including sections on K-pop bands, cinema, drama, art, comics, food, fashion, and night-life, with features within each section on the best films, shows, stars, artists etc.--this book offers different gateways into contemporary South Korea and what drives it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Also highlighted is the global influence, with a focus on eight cities from around the world (including London, Paris, Berlin, Toronto, New York, and L.A.) that have embraced this dynamic culture. This book is a stunning, informative, and fun handbook to the Korean Wave.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon Clair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1837830878\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781837830879\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quadrille Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.30h x 9.00w x 1.30d","brand":"Simon Clair","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44169785770239,"sku":"9781837830879","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e328e1d1-3c63-4739-8f55-b84b8b357e72.jpg?v=1689654908","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/k-culture-simon-clair-9781837830879","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}