{"product_id":"record-journey-volume-1","title":"Record Journey Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the soul of Tokyo in this musical manga - a beautifully drawn collection of stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFleeting encounters, forgotten records, and quiet moments speak volumes through Ryoichiro Kezuka’s breathtaking art and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord Journey 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryoichiro Kezuka \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Titan Manga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256pp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 7.25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: \u003c\/strong\u003epaperback, b\/w\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/strong\u003eMay 26, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1787749788\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Titan Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49748232405248,"sku":"9781787749788","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/3902\/files\/recordjourneyv1.jpg?v=1789220249","url":"https:\/\/atomicbooks.com\/products\/record-journey-volume-1","provider":"Atomic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}