{"product_id":"lovers-of-the-empire-vol-1-9798875002250","title":"Lovers of the Empire: Vol. 1","description":"South Korea, 1929. Arisa Jo, the daughter of a wealthy merchant, is the most eligible bachelorette in all of Gyeongsung (the capital city). With her Western dresses, movie star hairstyle, and assertive attitude, she embodies bold \"Modern\" values. Meet her opposite, Jun Seomoon, a young man from the countryside deeply rooted in tradition. When Jun is charged by Arisa's father to be her escort in the big city, these opposing forces create sparks. Through this unlikely connection, these teenagers open their eyes to new perspectives amidst the rapidly changing world they live in. \u003cp\u003eComing off the heels of her acclaimed \u003cem\u003eRaging Clouds, Lovers of the Empire\u003c\/em\u003e proves Yudori to be a comic artist at the height of her creative powers. On the surface a sweet and funny will they, won't they romance, this story garners depth from its depiction of Korea at a crossroads: a city occupied by Japan, molded by Western influences, and facing a modernity that stirs inner conflicts within its citizens. Rendered in gorgeous full color, this period piece portrays a fascinating city in a tumultuous time, with two winsome characters at its heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yudori\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Takumigraphics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.60w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798875002250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/17\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYudori:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eYudori\u003c\/strong\u003e is a comic book author from South Korea. She debuted with the Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel \u003cem\u003eRaging Clouds\u003c\/em\u003e in 2025. She lives in Cambridge UK, with her partner and two cats.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Yudori \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48840794800285,"sku":"9798875002250","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_bcf12ae9-17c9-40fa-9c63-630ba0a28c0f.jpg?v=1787726924","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/lovers-of-the-empire-vol-1-9798875002250","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}