| The front cover of the special edition of 'Almond' by Sohn Won-pyung is seen in this image provided by Changbi Publishers. Korea Times file |
The Korean coming-of-age novel "Almond" by Sohn Won-pyung has sold 1 million copies five years after its release, the book's publisher said Tuesday.
Changbi Publishers said it has issued a special edition of "Almond," which was first published in 2017, to celebrate the book passing the million mark.
The special edition has a new cover and includes Sohn's message to readers.
"Almond" is about a boy who doesn't feel emotions, such as fear or anger. It has been translated into 20 different languages, and adapted into a stage musical and play.
It won an annual award given by Japanese bookstores in the translated novel category in 2020, becoming the first Asian fiction novel to receive the prize. (Yonhap)