With my own hands, the Trans-Siberian Railway
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Book Introduction
Travel through Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway, the longest railway in the world.
The Trans-Siberian Railway, which runs 9,288 kilometers from Vladivostok on the Pacific coast to Moscow, is the longest and most epic way to travel across Russia on Earth.
I want to convey the emotions, romance, disgust, and anxiety I experienced with my whole body on this exhilarating journey through Siberia, a place that many people talk about but few actually go, through my own handwritten words and hand-drawn drawings.
This book is the fourth travelogue in the "With My Hands" series by illustrator Ida, who insists on hand-drawn and handwritten drawings in an age overflowing with digital images and AI.
The Trans-Siberian Railway, which runs 9,288 kilometers from Vladivostok on the Pacific coast to Moscow, is the longest and most epic way to travel across Russia on Earth.
I want to convey the emotions, romance, disgust, and anxiety I experienced with my whole body on this exhilarating journey through Siberia, a place that many people talk about but few actually go, through my own handwritten words and hand-drawn drawings.
This book is the fourth travelogue in the "With My Hands" series by illustrator Ida, who insists on hand-drawn and handwritten drawings in an age overflowing with digital images and AI.
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Travel Preparation
Russia map
Why do I take the Trans-Siberian Railway?
- Full schedule reservation status
- Precautions for traveling to Russia
- Travel preparations
- Let's learn Cyrillic!
- A very brief summary of Russian history
- Some important information about Russia
- Books referenced in the research
- A cold on D-4!
- D-1 It's finally tomorrow!!
Departing from Russia!
Journey 1.
From Incheon to Vladivostok
Journey 2.
Vladivostok-Khabarovsk-Ulan-Ude-Irkutsk
Journey 3.
Irkutsk-Listvyanka-Yekaterinburg-Kazan
- What I ate on the Trans-Siberian Railway
- Moscow map
Journey 4.
Kazan-Moscow-St. Petersburg
- Map of St. Petersburg
Journey 5.
St. Petersburg-Istanbul-Home
- The story behind the Trans-Siberian Railway
- Author's Note
Russia map
Why do I take the Trans-Siberian Railway?
- Full schedule reservation status
- Precautions for traveling to Russia
- Travel preparations
- Let's learn Cyrillic!
- A very brief summary of Russian history
- Some important information about Russia
- Books referenced in the research
- A cold on D-4!
- D-1 It's finally tomorrow!!
Departing from Russia!
Journey 1.
From Incheon to Vladivostok
Journey 2.
Vladivostok-Khabarovsk-Ulan-Ude-Irkutsk
Journey 3.
Irkutsk-Listvyanka-Yekaterinburg-Kazan
- What I ate on the Trans-Siberian Railway
- Moscow map
Journey 4.
Kazan-Moscow-St. Petersburg
- Map of St. Petersburg
Journey 5.
St. Petersburg-Istanbul-Home
- The story behind the Trans-Siberian Railway
- Author's Note
Detailed image
Into the book
Everyone knows Russia.
There is even a border (even though it is North Korea), but no one cares.
I never thought of Russia as close or friendly.
But if you think about it, my favorite musician, Tchaikovsky, is Russian.
Chagall and Kandinsky are also Russians.
Tolstoy, Pushkin, and Dostoevsky are like that too.
There was also tATu.
Plus, there's the Bolshoi Ballet and the Mariinsky Ballet.
If you do well, you can even see ballet.
I heard there were beautiful cathedrals and holy paintings everywhere. I already knew and loved Russia.
--- pp.9~10
I was thinking, "What if I take a train from Vladivostok to Moscow? Why not just return to Korea from there?" The thought grew louder and louder... Then, upon learning of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, I was struck by a profound sense of urgency, driven to the point where I knew I had to go there, even if it meant dying.
--- p.15
A day of travel feels like 10 days of daily life compressed into one day.
--- p.74
For an hour, two hours, I just stare outside and do nothing.
Videos flow endlessly before my eyes.
If you want to change the channel, just close your eyes or turn your head.
I want to subscribe to 'Channel Siberia' forever.
--- p.132
The air is so clear.
There is not a single cloud in the sky.
I walked for 10 minutes without encountering a human.
I walked as if it was just me and the lake in the world.
--- p.161
I'm taking the train again! But I want to ride it so badly!
--- p.204
A crescent moon, a red ruby star, and twinkling stars floating in the night sky.
It felt like I was inside a snowball.
--- p.285
Because I have a train to catch tomorrow.
The train I ride is always a completely new train.
There is even a border (even though it is North Korea), but no one cares.
I never thought of Russia as close or friendly.
But if you think about it, my favorite musician, Tchaikovsky, is Russian.
Chagall and Kandinsky are also Russians.
Tolstoy, Pushkin, and Dostoevsky are like that too.
There was also tATu.
Plus, there's the Bolshoi Ballet and the Mariinsky Ballet.
If you do well, you can even see ballet.
I heard there were beautiful cathedrals and holy paintings everywhere. I already knew and loved Russia.
--- pp.9~10
I was thinking, "What if I take a train from Vladivostok to Moscow? Why not just return to Korea from there?" The thought grew louder and louder... Then, upon learning of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, I was struck by a profound sense of urgency, driven to the point where I knew I had to go there, even if it meant dying.
--- p.15
A day of travel feels like 10 days of daily life compressed into one day.
--- p.74
For an hour, two hours, I just stare outside and do nothing.
Videos flow endlessly before my eyes.
If you want to change the channel, just close your eyes or turn your head.
I want to subscribe to 'Channel Siberia' forever.
--- p.132
The air is so clear.
There is not a single cloud in the sky.
I walked for 10 minutes without encountering a human.
I walked as if it was just me and the lake in the world.
--- p.161
I'm taking the train again! But I want to ride it so badly!
--- p.204
A crescent moon, a red ruby star, and twinkling stars floating in the night sky.
It felt like I was inside a snowball.
--- p.285
Because I have a train to catch tomorrow.
The train I ride is always a completely new train.
--- p.350
Publisher's Review
A raw, analog travel diary more vivid than a photograph
Author Ida records what he sees and feels while traveling through drawings rather than the convenient method of photography.
Just like the days before cameras.
He filled his collection with maps and maps he drew himself, tickets to places he visited and tourist attractions, receipts from restaurants and shops, and unique packaging materials he found while traveling.
On this trip, where we spend a large portion of our time visiting museums that are relatively difficult for us to visit, such as the Hermitage, the artist's dedication to his or her art adds to the enjoyment.
From the preparation for the trip to the end, each page is filled with detailed notes, conveying the charm of the destination and the moments of emotion more vividly than photographs.
My own space in a foreign land,
The allure of the Trans-Siberian Railway that turns you into a train addict
Unlike previous trips, this one involves constant movement.
At the beginning of the trip, I was worried about whether I could handle this endless journey, but my worries were overshadowed by the train's rattling rhythm, and I felt at ease.
There were times when I wanted to go back to Korea after experiencing unfamiliar cultures and unexpected, embarrassing things during my trip.
Nevertheless, whenever I boarded a new train, I felt excited and all the hardships melted away, and I found peace.
It feels like I've found my own special space in a foreign land.
"Yesterday's train is different from today's train!" You can get a glimpse of the charm of the Trans-Siberian Railway, which makes you look forward to tomorrow even if today is a little disappointing.
Russia and the Trans-Siberian Railway
History and common sense for fun
The Trans-Siberian Railway to Europe extended its route from the border between Russia and North Korea to the port of Busan from 1890 to 1945.
It is said that during the Korean Empire, many Koreans used this railroad to travel to Europe.
After the Russo-Japanese War, the entire Trans-Siberian Railway was opened via Khabarovsk in 1916, but the Korean Peninsula section was discontinued after 1945, and it is understood that only the northern part is currently in use up to Moscow.
In this way, understanding the country you are traveling to and the train you will be taking plays a large part in writer Ida's travel preparations.
Because you need to know its history and culture to properly understand that country and the people who live there.
Although it is more concise than a history book, this travel essay by author Ida is packed with essential information. May everyone who reads this book have an enjoyable journey in their own space!
Author's Note
I go on the same trip many times.
Once when I actually went there, once when I came back and drew my travel notes by hand, and every time I look at my travel notes, I go back there again.
A handwritten travel journal is like a magical way to preserve time.
This book is different from the previous works, ‘Bali with My Hands’, ‘Kyoto with My Hands’, and ‘Chiang Mai with My Hands’.
Originally, I didn't like traveling a lot, so I mostly stayed in one city, traveled, and painted.
But this trip involves a whopping 9,288km journey from Vladivostok to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railway, and then another 8-hour train ride to St. Petersburg.
It is a grand journey of 29 days, with 7 cities to stay in.
I was worried whether I could actually handle such a tight trip, but it was surprisingly fun.
There was no need to adapt to the situation and place every time.
There was no need to think about anything else as I was completing the quests one after another.
Even if something bad happened on the train, it would end someday.
Once I set foot on the grounds of the transit city, a completely new train awaited me.
When I got on the train, I was given my own space in a single bed, and there was nothing I had to do there.
It took me over a year to hand-draw and write these travel notes.
And with the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian War following the coronavirus pandemic, it took several more years for the book to be published.
I am very happy that a book that could have been buried has fortunately come out into the world.
I don't know if I'll ever ride the Trans-Siberian Railway again, but now that I have this book, I know I can repeat the trip again and again.
I hope that readers will enjoy the Trans-Siberian Railway with me through this book.
Author Ida records what he sees and feels while traveling through drawings rather than the convenient method of photography.
Just like the days before cameras.
He filled his collection with maps and maps he drew himself, tickets to places he visited and tourist attractions, receipts from restaurants and shops, and unique packaging materials he found while traveling.
On this trip, where we spend a large portion of our time visiting museums that are relatively difficult for us to visit, such as the Hermitage, the artist's dedication to his or her art adds to the enjoyment.
From the preparation for the trip to the end, each page is filled with detailed notes, conveying the charm of the destination and the moments of emotion more vividly than photographs.
My own space in a foreign land,
The allure of the Trans-Siberian Railway that turns you into a train addict
Unlike previous trips, this one involves constant movement.
At the beginning of the trip, I was worried about whether I could handle this endless journey, but my worries were overshadowed by the train's rattling rhythm, and I felt at ease.
There were times when I wanted to go back to Korea after experiencing unfamiliar cultures and unexpected, embarrassing things during my trip.
Nevertheless, whenever I boarded a new train, I felt excited and all the hardships melted away, and I found peace.
It feels like I've found my own special space in a foreign land.
"Yesterday's train is different from today's train!" You can get a glimpse of the charm of the Trans-Siberian Railway, which makes you look forward to tomorrow even if today is a little disappointing.
Russia and the Trans-Siberian Railway
History and common sense for fun
The Trans-Siberian Railway to Europe extended its route from the border between Russia and North Korea to the port of Busan from 1890 to 1945.
It is said that during the Korean Empire, many Koreans used this railroad to travel to Europe.
After the Russo-Japanese War, the entire Trans-Siberian Railway was opened via Khabarovsk in 1916, but the Korean Peninsula section was discontinued after 1945, and it is understood that only the northern part is currently in use up to Moscow.
In this way, understanding the country you are traveling to and the train you will be taking plays a large part in writer Ida's travel preparations.
Because you need to know its history and culture to properly understand that country and the people who live there.
Although it is more concise than a history book, this travel essay by author Ida is packed with essential information. May everyone who reads this book have an enjoyable journey in their own space!
Author's Note
I go on the same trip many times.
Once when I actually went there, once when I came back and drew my travel notes by hand, and every time I look at my travel notes, I go back there again.
A handwritten travel journal is like a magical way to preserve time.
This book is different from the previous works, ‘Bali with My Hands’, ‘Kyoto with My Hands’, and ‘Chiang Mai with My Hands’.
Originally, I didn't like traveling a lot, so I mostly stayed in one city, traveled, and painted.
But this trip involves a whopping 9,288km journey from Vladivostok to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railway, and then another 8-hour train ride to St. Petersburg.
It is a grand journey of 29 days, with 7 cities to stay in.
I was worried whether I could actually handle such a tight trip, but it was surprisingly fun.
There was no need to adapt to the situation and place every time.
There was no need to think about anything else as I was completing the quests one after another.
Even if something bad happened on the train, it would end someday.
Once I set foot on the grounds of the transit city, a completely new train awaited me.
When I got on the train, I was given my own space in a single bed, and there was nothing I had to do there.
It took me over a year to hand-draw and write these travel notes.
And with the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian War following the coronavirus pandemic, it took several more years for the book to be published.
I am very happy that a book that could have been buried has fortunately come out into the world.
I don't know if I'll ever ride the Trans-Siberian Railway again, but now that I have this book, I know I can repeat the trip again and again.
I hope that readers will enjoy the Trans-Siberian Railway with me through this book.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: July 24, 2024
- Page count, weight, size: 368 pages | 528g | 148*210*23mm
- ISBN13: 9791192768236
- ISBN10: 119276823X
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