{"product_id":"record-journey-vol-1","title":"Record Journey Vol.1","description":"\u003cb\u003eStep into the soul of Tokyo in this musical manga - a beautifully drawn collection of stories. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFleeting encounters, forgotten records, and quiet moments speak volumes through Ryoichiro Kezuka's breathtaking art and storytelling. \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.\u003cbr\u003eRecord Journey is a must-read for music lovers, manga fans, and anyone who's ever found a memory hiding in a melody.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1787749789\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781787749788\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Kezuka, Ryoichiro\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Titan Comics\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Titan Comics","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (May 2026)","offer_id":46291866484933,"sku":"9781787749788","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781787749788.jpg?v=1780113207","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/record-journey-vol-1","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}