{"product_id":"record-journey-vol1-by-ryoichiro-kezuka-9781787749788","title":"Record Journey Vol.1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in English, experience \u003cem\u003eRecord Journey Vol. 1\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating collection of short stories by Ryoichiro Kezuka that explores the quiet, powerful intersections of music, memory, and everyday life. At 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the needle drops, so do the walls between strangers, revealing bittersweet moments, long-lost connections, and the smooth healing of sound. Originally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKezuka, also known for \u003cem\u003eOnban Kikou\u003c\/em\u003e—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. \u003cem\u003eRecord Journey\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for music lovers, manga fans, and anyone who’s ever found a memory hiding in a melody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47899966406892,"sku":"9781787749788","price":25.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781787749788-record-journey-vol-1.jpg?v=1783380885","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/record-journey-vol1-by-ryoichiro-kezuka-9781787749788","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}