Our bookshop opened in 2019 on a quiet alley in Seoul.There, we slowly built a modest yet warm space, continuing a daily life shared by books, people, and cats.
From July 2020 to May 2021, two special friends joined our bookshop—Hero and Joy.The time we spent with them was not merely a part of the shop’s story, but something that made the space even more meaningful.We still vividly remember Hero and Joy sitting by the window, basking in the sunlight, and exploring every corner of the shop.
Holding onto those precious memories, we planned the photo book The Master of the Bookshop.Within its pages, you will find the growth of Hero and Joy from their kitten days, along with their everyday life in the bookshop.Through the photographs, their expressions, gestures, and the tender emotions they carried come gently to life.
This photo book is more than a record of cats’ daily lives.It is an expression of our wish to preserve cherished memories for a long time.We hope to share this story with everyone who loved Hero and Joy, who once kept watch over a corner of the bookshop, and who shared in those warm and unforgettable days with us.