{"product_id":"record-journey-vol-1-ryoichiro-kezuka-paperback","title":"Record Journey Vol.1 -- Ryoichiro Kezuka, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eStep into the soul of Tokyo in this musical manga - a beautifully drawn collection of stories. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFleeting encounters, forgotten records, and quiet moments speak volumes through Ryoichiro Kezuka's breathtaking art and storytelling.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the first time in English, experience Record Journey Vol. 1, a captivating collection of short stories by Ryoichiro Kezuka that explores the quiet, powerful intersections of music, memory, and everyday life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the heart of these stories is a young woman working at a small record store in Tokyo. Each story introduces a new visitor to the shop--each with a unique past, a specific record in mind, and an emotional thread waiting to be uncovered. As the needle drops, so do the walls between strangers, revealing bittersweet moments, long-lost connections, and the smooth healing of sound. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally self-published before Kezuka's commercial debut, these stories are richly illustrated and emotionally resonant, blending slice-of-life realism with a gentle, introspective tone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKezuka, also known for Onban Kikou--a manga about forbidden pop music and jukebox mysteries--has carved a distinct place in the world of manga with his love for vinyl culture and human stories.\n\nRecord Journey is a must-read for music lovers, manga fans, and anyone who's ever found a memory hiding in a melody.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryoichiro Kezuka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Titan Comics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.1\" H x 4.97\" L x 0.8\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781787749788\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kotton Kandy Skies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53617578082603,"sku":"9781787749788","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2978\/5899\/files\/9781787749788.jpg?v=1779784471","url":"https:\/\/2trc11-eq.myshopify.com\/products\/record-journey-vol-1-ryoichiro-kezuka-paperback","provider":"Kotton Kandy Skies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}