{"title":"Heinz Insu Fenkl","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of Heinz Insu Fenkl, a distinctive voice in contemporary fiction and an insightful guide through science and nature. With Korean-American roots, Fenkl deftly weaves cultural narratives and myths into his storytelling, offering readers a unique perspective that bridges East and West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSkull Water\u003c\/em\u003e, Fenkl crafts a tale that intertwines a gripping narrative with the profound exploration of identity and history. This novel offers an immersive journey into the complexities of the Korean peninsula's relationship with its tumultuous past and its vibrant traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, \u003cem\u003eThe Korean Myths\u003c\/em\u003e provides an enlightening exploration of folklore and mythology, presenting ancient tales reimagined for today's readers. This work not only entertains but also educates, shedding light on the rich tapestry of Korean culture and its timeless legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're drawn to the intricate storytelling of general fiction or the factual beauty found in science and nature, Heinz Insu Fenkl’s books promise a richly rewarding experience. Explore his compelling narratives and delve into the world of Korean myths and legends that continue to fascinate and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"skull-water-by-heinz-insu-fenkl-9781954118195","title":"Skull Water","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 'mesmerizing' (James McBride), 'magnificent' (Ha Jin) intergenerational coming-of-age novel set in South Korea - about friendship, belonging, and displacement.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up outside a US military base in South Korea in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, Insu, the son of a Korean mother and a German father enlisted in the US Army, spends his days with his 'half and half' friends skipping school, selling scavenged Western goods on the black market, watching Hollywood movies, and testing the boundaries between childhood and adulthood. When he hears a legend that water collected in a human skull will cure any sickness, he vows to find some in order to heal his ailing Big Uncle, a geomancer who has been exiled by the family to a mountain cave to die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInsu's quest takes him and his friends on a sprawling, wild journey into some of South Korea's darkest corners, opening them up to a world beyond their grasp. Meanwhile, Big Uncle has embraced his solitude and fate, and as he recalls his wartime experiences of betrayal and lost love, he attempts to teach his nephew that life is not limited to what we can see—or think we know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLargely autobiographical and deeply rooted in time and place, \u003ci\u003eSkull Water\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of a boy coming into his own—and the ways the past continues to haunt the present in a country struggling to confront its troubled history as it moves into modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714813710572,"sku":"9781954118195","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20649383482883.jpg?v=1754370437"},{"product_id":"the-korean-myths-by-bella-dalton-fenkl-9780500027660","title":"The Korean Myths","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfect introduction to the world of Korean myth and legend.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKorean myths are a living and evolving part of society, in both the North and South. With the export of Korean film across the globe, K-pop, fashion, K-dramas, literature and comics, there is a growing desire to understand the folklore and mythical underpinnings of contemporary Korean culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInsu and Bella Fenkl bring together a wealth of knowledge of both the new and the old, the traditional and the modern, to guide the reader through this fascinating history and help understand the people, their traditions, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Changsega ('Song of Creation') sung by shamans, to the gods, goddesses and monsters who inhabit the cosmos—including the god Mireuk, creator of the world, and the giant Grandma Mago, who was able to create mountains from the mud on her skirt—these myths have been disseminated for centuries and continue to resonate in popular culture today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855012679916,"sku":"9780500027660","price":66.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500027660.jpg?v=1759260865"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/heinz-insu-fenkl.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}