(KR) Blowing West Book
A profound journey across continents, cultures, and consciousness. Blowing West (Korean Edition) presents the first foreign translation of Paradon Pornamnuai’s (Opor North Gate) deeply moving travelogue. Documenting a relentless 41-day, 2,300-kilometer odyssey from the green hills of Chiang Mai to the historic streets of Paris, France, this book captures the raw, unfiltered reality of a creator moving through the unknown. Layered over a serene yet haunting cover of a train cutting through an endless blue horizon, the opening Korean quote sets a vulnerable tone: "I was afraid, afraid that I wouldn't arrive." It is a cinematic narrative built on self-discovery, human connection, and the independent spirit—a vital piece of local heritage for the global collector's library.
Format
Special Korean paperback edition, independently published by The Simple Books in South Korea.
Author
Paradon Pornamnuai (Opor), founder of the North Gate Jazz Co-op collective.
Translator
Kim Yo-han.
Content
A rich, reflective 41-day documentary of a 2,300 km cross-cultural expedition exploring music, identity, and the philosophy of movement.
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