Overview
The Awl is a story of ordinary folks struggling to be treated as humans. Set in the latter half of the 2000s, against the backdrop of """"Pureumi"""", a fictional superstore chain in South Korea, the work unfolds with a focus on two protagonists: Yi Su-in, who has been instructed by the corporation to dismiss workers unjustly; and Gu Go-sin, a labor activist. A man of principles, Su-in is someone who cannot restrain outspoken criticism and is constantly at odds with the world. Though he has quit a career in the armed forces to live quietly and chosen an ordinary job, he once again clashes against the world because the company has ordered him to drive out employees by force. Aiding Su-in is Go-sin, a cool-headed and deft labor activist who runs a labor counseling center near the Pureumi chain. Unlike Su-in, who has difficulty getting along with people and sternly sticks to rules, he approaches others without hesitation and even resorts to extreme measures at times to accomplish goals. Together, Su-in and Go-sin will oppose the manipulation and moral harassment to which the employees are cynically subjected. The process through which these two figures remind ordinary, diligent workers of their rights and bring change together will fire up readers. Remarkable in mastery and brilliance, author Choi Gyu-seok (The Hellbound) depicts with finesse all the adventures of this shock of two worlds, and at the same time offers an amazing portrait of a complex Korean society, crossed by multiple tensions. Proof that popular works can also be created based on social topics, The Awl has left an indelible mark on South Korean comics. Entertaining and moving at the same time, The Awl remains a monumental work in the nation's comics, consummate in its artistry, while conveying an important social message. ""
Full Product Details
Author: Choi Gyu-seok ,
Choi Gyu-seok
Publisher: Ablaze, LLC
Imprint: Ablaze, LLC
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.408kg
ISBN: 9781684971909
ISBN 10: 168497190
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 24 September 2024
Recommended Age: From 16 to 99 years
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"""it’s a thoughtful, well-researched take on the history of the fight for workers’ rights. Readers will be impressed with how Gyu-seok sprinkles consciousness-raising in with pop comics action."" – Publishers Weekly “Ablaze Publishing may have released one of the year's best manhwa/manga/comics in Choi Gyu-seok's The AWL.” – Asian Movie Pulse"
"“Ablaze Publishing may have released one of the year's best manhwa/manga/comics in Choi Gyu-seok's The AWL.” – Asian Movie Pulse ""it’s a thoughtful, well-researched take on the history of the fight for workers’ rights. Readers will be impressed with how Gyu-seok sprinkles consciousness-raising in with pop comics action."" – Publishers Weekly"
