K Culture by Simon Clair

Celebrate Korean culture whilst learning about its past and present in this
comprehensive and fascinating guide.
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 Squid
Game and the award-winnning film Parasite, K-pop had become a $5 billion
industry and Korean food had become the exciting new regional cuisine in
restaurants and bars.
K Culture 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.
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.

Simon Clair is a music journalist and an author. He has partnered with
publications such as Stylist or Slate, and is the author of the book Lizzy
Mercier Decloux, uneeclipse (2019) and Territoires durap (editionsE/P/A)

Hardie Grant
On Sale: Sep 5/23
8.5 x 11.8 • 256 pages
Full color throughout
9781837830879 • $68.00 • c