A masterpiece by author Muru, who opened the door to picture books for adults.
Revised and Expanded Edition of "I Want to Be a Strange and Free Grandmother" Published to Commemorate the 5th Anniversary

★ Includes a revised edition preface and three new essays
★ The story that author Muru has been cherishing for a long time, “Jungle Mansion,” his first fiction is revealed!

Picture book guide author Muru's first essay, "I Want to Be a Strange and Free Grandmother," created a buzz upon its publication in 2020, and was selected as the "Book of the Year" that year amidst the interest of many readers. It has since established itself as a steady seller that is consistently loved.
This revised edition, newly published by Afternoon Sketch to commemorate the 5th anniversary of its publication, includes two additional essays (Part 2, Chapter 6, “The Side That Believes in Eternity,” and Part 4, Chapter 4, “The Night That Weaves Secrets”) and one additional story (Part 3, Chapter 3, “The Story ‘Jungle Mansion’”).
"Jungle Mansion" is author Muru's first fiction work, which contains a story he has long cherished in order to create a picture book.
In addition, the new paintings of artist Seo Su-yeon, whose works have become even more expansive and enriched over the past five years, once again mysteriously and beautifully envelop the story of artist Muru.