Wizard Bakery
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Book Introduction
“Is there a time you would like to rewind?”
Bestseller with 500,000 copies sold
Wizard Bakery, where dangerous wishes come true
Gu Byeong-mo's novel 『Wizard Bakery』, which captivated 500,000 readers, has returned as part of the [Novel Y] series.
Since its publication in 2009, this work has been translated and exported to nine countries, including Mexico, France, and Thailand, and has been consistently loved. It tells an interesting and magical story about a boy who runs away from his family and accidentally takes refuge in the bizarre bakery, "Wizard Bakery."
In this revised edition, which features expressions that have been updated to suit the times, newly refined and added sentences, and the elegant illustrations of artist Ban Ji-su, author Gu Byeong-mo's signature bittersweet fantasy shines once again.
The sweet fantasy presented in 『Wizard Bakery』 contains a bitter reality.
Thanks to the right balance of fantasy and reality, the comfort this novel offers is never light or fleeting.
"Wizard Bakery," which delivers solid comfort rather than easy pity, will remain a warm ray of light for all those living in reality.
Bestseller with 500,000 copies sold
Wizard Bakery, where dangerous wishes come true
Gu Byeong-mo's novel 『Wizard Bakery』, which captivated 500,000 readers, has returned as part of the [Novel Y] series.
Since its publication in 2009, this work has been translated and exported to nine countries, including Mexico, France, and Thailand, and has been consistently loved. It tells an interesting and magical story about a boy who runs away from his family and accidentally takes refuge in the bizarre bakery, "Wizard Bakery."
In this revised edition, which features expressions that have been updated to suit the times, newly refined and added sentences, and the elegant illustrations of artist Ban Ji-su, author Gu Byeong-mo's signature bittersweet fantasy shines once again.
The sweet fantasy presented in 『Wizard Bakery』 contains a bitter reality.
Thanks to the right balance of fantasy and reality, the comfort this novel offers is never light or fleeting.
"Wizard Bakery," which delivers solid comfort rather than easy pity, will remain a warm ray of light for all those living in reality.
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index
prolog
dogwood branches
Devil's Cinnamon Cookies
Peanut Butter Flavored Daeboreum Bread
Chain Walnut Pretzel and Marzipan Voodoo Doll
Attack of the Dream Horse
Time Rewinder
white cocoa powder
Right, at that moment
In case of Y
For N
First edition author's note
Author's Note for the Revised Edition
dogwood branches
Devil's Cinnamon Cookies
Peanut Butter Flavored Daeboreum Bread
Chain Walnut Pretzel and Marzipan Voodoo Doll
Attack of the Dream Horse
Time Rewinder
white cocoa powder
Right, at that moment
In case of Y
For N
First edition author's note
Author's Note for the Revised Edition
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Into the book
It smells like sugar heated over medium heat.
With it, everything else arises behind the senses.
The elasticity of freshly kneaded, gluten-rich all-purpose flour dough, the bubbles of melted yellow butter forming circles on the frying pan, and the ripples of soft, moist whipped cream on top of the coffee.
Every time I stood in front of that shop, I could sense the active movement of fermenting yeast and discern the delicate flavor of the fig or apricot jam that would top that day's tart.
--- p.7~8
Going back home and opening the front door meant confirming that there was no one there to listen to my story.
That's why I just bought some bread from this embarrassing store.
To take a bite of bread and a sip of milk, to chew on today's emotions, neither dry nor soggy, and to lock them in a sealed container deep in my heart.
--- p.13
I was just here, I didn't choose to be my father's son, and it seems like the teacher doesn't like it at all.
--- p.40
And the very last line of each item was accompanied by an impressive warning.
'Whether it is positive or negative, whether the change you desire is in one direction or another, it is an act of breaking the order of the material and immaterial worlds.
Therefore, when using any magic, always remember that its power can come back to you like a boomerang.' --- p.63
I thought maybe the bread made by the wizard here would be good.
Because his bread contains the future instead of the past and present, although it is a dangerous spice if used incorrectly.
--- p.112
At first, my goal was clearly to avoid them, but now I had a strong desire to look into them a little more.
What kind of human desires are embedded in every loaf of bread he bakes, what kind of malice is stickily clinging to every bit of jam he puts on it.
--- p.115
Who has ever lived their life choosing the right answer?
Have you never made a wrong choice in your life? --- p.134
I felt a little sorry for him because he couldn't dream.
He might cynically think that human dreams are nothing more than their own unnecessary hallucinations.
A person who has the ability to read symbols and arrangements in other people's dreams, but cannot make those dreams his or her own.
What we dismiss as dreams or illusions will all be blatant reality to him.
A person who helps others achieve their wishes, even if it is sometimes pathetic or foolish, but has no other choice but to do so, while having no wishes of his own.
A person who deserves the gratitude of others but is then criticized for unexpected and twisted results.
--- p.137~138
Reality is bitter, but the mouth is sweet.
--- p.141
Wounds are a prerequisite for new flesh to grow.
--- p.157
“……Get in where you can.
Who told you to do something like that?”
“…….”
As the tension eased, tears unexpectedly flowed out.
When my homeroom teacher or Mr. Bae did the same thing to me, what filled my heart were things like avoidance, anger, resentment, or cynicism.
The emotions that were flooding me now were a strange kind, and the pain came from knowing that someone was genuinely concerned about me.
--- p.162
Before I knew it, I was leaning my head on his warm shoulder, wetting the white robe he was wearing.
The chocolate melting in the pot was boiling to the point of burning, and the shortening was solidifying on the counter, but he remained silent and in the same position, waiting for me to calm down.
--- p.165
Why can't human emotions melt away like salt in hot water?
Sometimes, for some people, it's not even as good as canned tuna.
Then suddenly you realize that salt only dissolves and does not disappear.
If there is no compulsion or separation, then within it, anytime, anywhere.
--- p.184
Even if life is like gum that someone chewed and spat out, I will endure it and tenaciously squeeze out every last bit of sweetness that remains.
With it, everything else arises behind the senses.
The elasticity of freshly kneaded, gluten-rich all-purpose flour dough, the bubbles of melted yellow butter forming circles on the frying pan, and the ripples of soft, moist whipped cream on top of the coffee.
Every time I stood in front of that shop, I could sense the active movement of fermenting yeast and discern the delicate flavor of the fig or apricot jam that would top that day's tart.
--- p.7~8
Going back home and opening the front door meant confirming that there was no one there to listen to my story.
That's why I just bought some bread from this embarrassing store.
To take a bite of bread and a sip of milk, to chew on today's emotions, neither dry nor soggy, and to lock them in a sealed container deep in my heart.
--- p.13
I was just here, I didn't choose to be my father's son, and it seems like the teacher doesn't like it at all.
--- p.40
And the very last line of each item was accompanied by an impressive warning.
'Whether it is positive or negative, whether the change you desire is in one direction or another, it is an act of breaking the order of the material and immaterial worlds.
Therefore, when using any magic, always remember that its power can come back to you like a boomerang.' --- p.63
I thought maybe the bread made by the wizard here would be good.
Because his bread contains the future instead of the past and present, although it is a dangerous spice if used incorrectly.
--- p.112
At first, my goal was clearly to avoid them, but now I had a strong desire to look into them a little more.
What kind of human desires are embedded in every loaf of bread he bakes, what kind of malice is stickily clinging to every bit of jam he puts on it.
--- p.115
Who has ever lived their life choosing the right answer?
Have you never made a wrong choice in your life? --- p.134
I felt a little sorry for him because he couldn't dream.
He might cynically think that human dreams are nothing more than their own unnecessary hallucinations.
A person who has the ability to read symbols and arrangements in other people's dreams, but cannot make those dreams his or her own.
What we dismiss as dreams or illusions will all be blatant reality to him.
A person who helps others achieve their wishes, even if it is sometimes pathetic or foolish, but has no other choice but to do so, while having no wishes of his own.
A person who deserves the gratitude of others but is then criticized for unexpected and twisted results.
--- p.137~138
Reality is bitter, but the mouth is sweet.
--- p.141
Wounds are a prerequisite for new flesh to grow.
--- p.157
“……Get in where you can.
Who told you to do something like that?”
“…….”
As the tension eased, tears unexpectedly flowed out.
When my homeroom teacher or Mr. Bae did the same thing to me, what filled my heart were things like avoidance, anger, resentment, or cynicism.
The emotions that were flooding me now were a strange kind, and the pain came from knowing that someone was genuinely concerned about me.
--- p.162
Before I knew it, I was leaning my head on his warm shoulder, wetting the white robe he was wearing.
The chocolate melting in the pot was boiling to the point of burning, and the shortening was solidifying on the counter, but he remained silent and in the same position, waiting for me to calm down.
--- p.165
Why can't human emotions melt away like salt in hot water?
Sometimes, for some people, it's not even as good as canned tuna.
Then suddenly you realize that salt only dissolves and does not disappear.
If there is no compulsion or separation, then within it, anytime, anywhere.
--- p.184
Even if life is like gum that someone chewed and spat out, I will endure it and tenaciously squeeze out every last bit of sweetness that remains.
--- p.241
Publisher's Review
★★★ Recommended by lyricist Kim Eana and novelist Cheon Seonran! ★★★
To me, "Wizard Bakery" is a warm narrative of salvation with a cruel and cold face.
Kim Ina (lyricist)
A story that can be tasted over and over again, at every stage of life.
Cheon Seon-ran (novelist)
Korean English adult novels
The work that announced the beginning
"The Wizard Bakery," which combines elements of mystery, horror, and fantasy, is considered a pioneer in the Korean English adult novel genre.
Even in 2009, when 『Wizard Bakery』 was first published, the English adult novel genre was unfamiliar in Korea.
And now, 13 years later, a variety of English adult novels such as Almond, Snowball, Nana, and Nine have taken root in our country.
In this respect, it is significant that 『Wizard Bakery』, which opened the door to Korean English adult novels, is being republished as part of the Novel Y series.
The captivating descriptions and plot, impressive sentences, and unique imagination of "Wizard Bakery" provide fun and excitement to readers of all ages, from teenagers to adults.
This novel, which illuminates the cold reality through fantasy while simultaneously providing warm comfort, has a charm that makes you want to keep it close by and read it again for a long time.
"The Wizard Bakery," which broadened the scope of Korean youth literature, will be remembered as a classic English adult novel that captivates readers across generations.
The moment you take a bite,
A magical story begins
What if there were a meringue cookie that could turn back time? A madeleine that would help you forget the pain of a broken heart? A muffin that would make your business prosper? There's a place that makes "magic bread" that will make your wishes come true the moment you take a bite.
The Wizard Bakery is a place where a wizard manager with a powder-white face and ponytail waits for customers 24 hours a day with the lights on.
A sixteen-year-old boy with a stutter, 'Na', runs away from his family and hides in the local bakery, Wizard Bakery.
A boy who jumped into the oven of his regular bakery in a fit of urgency was greeted by a surprising world of magic.
What I thought was just an ordinary bakery was actually a magician's bakery that made special bread that made people's wishes come true.
The various types of breads made by the magic shop manager are each unique and attractive, such as the 'Making Peace Raisin Scone' that helps you reconcile with the person you want to apologize to, the 'No Thank You Sable Chocolat' that makes you 'eat and break up' with the person you don't want to date, and the 'Doppelganger Financier' that makes your doppelganger go to school or work in your place.
Readers will be magically drawn into the mystical world of the Wizard Bakery with the boy protagonist as they encounter breads that will grant your wishes, just like you've probably dreamed of at least once.
Contained in a bittersweet fantasy
A simple but warm comfort
Although he helps the boy escape, the store manager is not a kind or friendly person.
He sometimes appears sharp and nervous, and throws cold words at his guests.
The store manager, who says, "You are responsible for the consequences of your choices," coldly refuses customers' requests to clean up their mess.
The fantasy that Wizard Bakery delivers is by no means an escape from reality and a dream of one's own free will.
Seeing the harsh reality applied to the magical world as well, the boy feels bitter as he realizes that he too must return home.
Although the harsh reality is revealed in the Wizard Bakery, the boy also finds a ray of comfort there.
On the day the store manager is attacked by a nightmare, the boy, seeing the suffering store manager, tells the nightmare that he will have a nightmare instead, and after having a nightmare about his deceased mother, he is unable to wake up for two days.
The boy, who woke up, sees the store manager genuinely concerned about him and sheds tears of comfort, something he has never felt even from his family.
“……Get in where you can.
Who told you to do something like that?”
“…….”
As the tension eased, tears unexpectedly flowed out.
When my homeroom teacher or Mr. Bae did the same thing to me, what filled my heart were things like avoidance, anger, resentment, or cynicism.
The emotions that were flooding me now were a strange kind, and the pain came from knowing that someone was genuinely concerned about me.
(Page 162)
The boy leans his head on the store manager's shoulder, who appears to be a bit cranky, and wets the white coat he is wearing.
"The Wizard Bakery" reveals the harsh reality in a cynical tone, yet also offers the warm comfort of freshly baked bread.
In the scene where a boy who has run away from his family and has nowhere to turn receives the calm but warm embrace of the magician's shopkeeper, readers feel a warmth that allows them to firmly endure reality.
The sweet fantasy presented in 『Wizard Bakery』 contains a bitter reality.
Thanks to the right balance of fantasy and reality, the comfort this novel offers is never light or fleeting.
"Wizard Bakery," which delivers solid comfort rather than easy pity, will remain a warm ray of light for all those living in reality.
▶ From the author's note in the revised edition
Some novels are like living things, changing depending on what the reader is interested in.
On the one hand, some novels are like fossils, testifying to the harsh climate and harsh environment of the Paleozoic era.
So, as a thank you to those who have loved me for a long time, I have decided to work on a revised edition that takes the middle path between fossils and organisms.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to the publishers who published and supported this book.
Above all, the strength that allowed us to keep our doors open for so long lies in the unwavering support of our readers, despite many doubts and shortcomings.
★★★ Rave reviews from readers with a special love for "Wizard Bakery" ★★★
A story about reaching out to someone in desperate need of warmth so they can stand firm.
―Im*ryeong
When you open the door to Wizard Bakery, everyone will have created their own unique bread.
-jimin
My boyhood still lingers in Wizard Bakery.
―Jeong*woo
There's a reason it's still loved today.
A book I would like to pass on to my child.
―Seol**ra
A calm yet warm book that seems to silently guide you in those dark and hopeless times when you need to run away somewhere right now, but have nowhere to go and no one to help you.
-dental
There's a reason why it's been read for so long.
There are few stories that still move our hearts, whether we read them as children or as adults.
As I grow older, I want to read this narrative of growth that will keep me young forever without aging.
―Kang*Hyeon
A story that makes you want to believe in beautiful magic, while also encouraging you that you can live in this world without magic.
―Heo*ji
If you still harbor the misconception that young adult novels are formulaic and that domestic novels are bland and boring, I encourage you to read "The Wizard Bakery."
It will break your prejudices.
-Kim*a
An immersive experience that, once read, remains in your mind, as if you were completely swept away by the time.
A true coming-of-age story that moves from the gloom of a dull atmosphere to a small light.
―Yoon*in
A story that makes you want to keep opening the book so that the corners start to rattle.
A novel that fills my hungry soul, and which I can't help but think of whenever I smell the delicious smell of bread.
―Lee*ra
To me, "Wizard Bakery" is a warm narrative of salvation with a cruel and cold face.
Kim Ina (lyricist)
A story that can be tasted over and over again, at every stage of life.
Cheon Seon-ran (novelist)
Korean English adult novels
The work that announced the beginning
"The Wizard Bakery," which combines elements of mystery, horror, and fantasy, is considered a pioneer in the Korean English adult novel genre.
Even in 2009, when 『Wizard Bakery』 was first published, the English adult novel genre was unfamiliar in Korea.
And now, 13 years later, a variety of English adult novels such as Almond, Snowball, Nana, and Nine have taken root in our country.
In this respect, it is significant that 『Wizard Bakery』, which opened the door to Korean English adult novels, is being republished as part of the Novel Y series.
The captivating descriptions and plot, impressive sentences, and unique imagination of "Wizard Bakery" provide fun and excitement to readers of all ages, from teenagers to adults.
This novel, which illuminates the cold reality through fantasy while simultaneously providing warm comfort, has a charm that makes you want to keep it close by and read it again for a long time.
"The Wizard Bakery," which broadened the scope of Korean youth literature, will be remembered as a classic English adult novel that captivates readers across generations.
The moment you take a bite,
A magical story begins
What if there were a meringue cookie that could turn back time? A madeleine that would help you forget the pain of a broken heart? A muffin that would make your business prosper? There's a place that makes "magic bread" that will make your wishes come true the moment you take a bite.
The Wizard Bakery is a place where a wizard manager with a powder-white face and ponytail waits for customers 24 hours a day with the lights on.
A sixteen-year-old boy with a stutter, 'Na', runs away from his family and hides in the local bakery, Wizard Bakery.
A boy who jumped into the oven of his regular bakery in a fit of urgency was greeted by a surprising world of magic.
What I thought was just an ordinary bakery was actually a magician's bakery that made special bread that made people's wishes come true.
The various types of breads made by the magic shop manager are each unique and attractive, such as the 'Making Peace Raisin Scone' that helps you reconcile with the person you want to apologize to, the 'No Thank You Sable Chocolat' that makes you 'eat and break up' with the person you don't want to date, and the 'Doppelganger Financier' that makes your doppelganger go to school or work in your place.
Readers will be magically drawn into the mystical world of the Wizard Bakery with the boy protagonist as they encounter breads that will grant your wishes, just like you've probably dreamed of at least once.
Contained in a bittersweet fantasy
A simple but warm comfort
Although he helps the boy escape, the store manager is not a kind or friendly person.
He sometimes appears sharp and nervous, and throws cold words at his guests.
The store manager, who says, "You are responsible for the consequences of your choices," coldly refuses customers' requests to clean up their mess.
The fantasy that Wizard Bakery delivers is by no means an escape from reality and a dream of one's own free will.
Seeing the harsh reality applied to the magical world as well, the boy feels bitter as he realizes that he too must return home.
Although the harsh reality is revealed in the Wizard Bakery, the boy also finds a ray of comfort there.
On the day the store manager is attacked by a nightmare, the boy, seeing the suffering store manager, tells the nightmare that he will have a nightmare instead, and after having a nightmare about his deceased mother, he is unable to wake up for two days.
The boy, who woke up, sees the store manager genuinely concerned about him and sheds tears of comfort, something he has never felt even from his family.
“……Get in where you can.
Who told you to do something like that?”
“…….”
As the tension eased, tears unexpectedly flowed out.
When my homeroom teacher or Mr. Bae did the same thing to me, what filled my heart were things like avoidance, anger, resentment, or cynicism.
The emotions that were flooding me now were a strange kind, and the pain came from knowing that someone was genuinely concerned about me.
(Page 162)
The boy leans his head on the store manager's shoulder, who appears to be a bit cranky, and wets the white coat he is wearing.
"The Wizard Bakery" reveals the harsh reality in a cynical tone, yet also offers the warm comfort of freshly baked bread.
In the scene where a boy who has run away from his family and has nowhere to turn receives the calm but warm embrace of the magician's shopkeeper, readers feel a warmth that allows them to firmly endure reality.
The sweet fantasy presented in 『Wizard Bakery』 contains a bitter reality.
Thanks to the right balance of fantasy and reality, the comfort this novel offers is never light or fleeting.
"Wizard Bakery," which delivers solid comfort rather than easy pity, will remain a warm ray of light for all those living in reality.
▶ From the author's note in the revised edition
Some novels are like living things, changing depending on what the reader is interested in.
On the one hand, some novels are like fossils, testifying to the harsh climate and harsh environment of the Paleozoic era.
So, as a thank you to those who have loved me for a long time, I have decided to work on a revised edition that takes the middle path between fossils and organisms.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to the publishers who published and supported this book.
Above all, the strength that allowed us to keep our doors open for so long lies in the unwavering support of our readers, despite many doubts and shortcomings.
★★★ Rave reviews from readers with a special love for "Wizard Bakery" ★★★
A story about reaching out to someone in desperate need of warmth so they can stand firm.
―Im*ryeong
When you open the door to Wizard Bakery, everyone will have created their own unique bread.
-jimin
My boyhood still lingers in Wizard Bakery.
―Jeong*woo
There's a reason it's still loved today.
A book I would like to pass on to my child.
―Seol**ra
A calm yet warm book that seems to silently guide you in those dark and hopeless times when you need to run away somewhere right now, but have nowhere to go and no one to help you.
-dental
There's a reason why it's been read for so long.
There are few stories that still move our hearts, whether we read them as children or as adults.
As I grow older, I want to read this narrative of growth that will keep me young forever without aging.
―Kang*Hyeon
A story that makes you want to believe in beautiful magic, while also encouraging you that you can live in this world without magic.
―Heo*ji
If you still harbor the misconception that young adult novels are formulaic and that domestic novels are bland and boring, I encourage you to read "The Wizard Bakery."
It will break your prejudices.
-Kim*a
An immersive experience that, once read, remains in your mind, as if you were completely swept away by the time.
A true coming-of-age story that moves from the gloom of a dull atmosphere to a small light.
―Yoon*in
A story that makes you want to keep opening the book so that the corners start to rattle.
A novel that fills my hungry soul, and which I can't help but think of whenever I smell the delicious smell of bread.
―Lee*ra
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Publication date: March 27, 2022
- Format: Hardcover book binding method guide
- Page count, weight, size: 256 pages | 330g | 135*194*15mm
- ISBN13: 9788936434618
- ISBN10: 8936434616
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