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| ⚫ | '''''The Antique Gift Shop''''' ([[Hangul]]: 분녀네 선물가게, [[Revised Romanization]]: ''Bun'nyeoye Seonmulgage'') is a [[manhwa]] created by [[Lee Eun (comic artist)|Lee Eun]]. In the [[United States]] [[Yen Press]] (originally [[Ice Kunion]]) publishes the series.<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Antique-Gift-Shop/dp/8952744551/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1218937347&sr=8-2</ref> The series is still |
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| name = The Antique Gift Shop (([[Hangul]]: 분녀네 선물가게, [[Revised Romanization]]: ''Bun'nyeoye Seonmulgage'') |
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| genre = [[Supernatural, Mystery, Romance]] |
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| author = [[Eun Lee]] |
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| publisher = {{flagicon|Korea}} [[Ice Kunion]] |
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| publisher_en = {{flagicon|United States}} [[Yen Press]]<br> |
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| demographic = [[teen+]] |
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| volumes = unknown |
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| ⚫ | '''''The Antique Gift Shop''''' ([[Hangul]]: 분녀네 선물가게, [[Revised Romanization]]: ''Bun'nyeoye Seonmulgage'') is a [[manhwa]] created by [[Lee Eun (comic artist)|Lee Eun]]. In the [[United States]] [[Yen Press]] (originally [[Ice Kunion]]) publishes the series.<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Antique-Gift-Shop/dp/8952744551/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1218937347&sr=8-2</ref> The series is still being released in the U.S. |
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The series is about Bun-nyuh Cho, a girl who once attended the famous S University with stellar grades who was tricked by her grandmother to run an antique shop instead. But the cursed antiques have their own way of selecting and affecting the lives of their new owners, or mysteriously find a way to their old masters. |
The series is about Bun-nyuh Cho, a girl who once attended the famous S University with stellar grades who was tricked by her grandmother to run an antique shop instead. But the cursed antiques have their own way of selecting and affecting the lives of their new owners, or mysteriously find a way to their old masters. |
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== Volume One == |
== Volume One == |
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'''Chapter 1: The Summer Guest'''<br /> |
'''Chapter 1: The Summer Guest'''<br /> |
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An introductory story about a twice returned antique "''jookbu-in''." The long-haired, tall and handsome Mr. Yang, the store's sole employee, makes his first appearance. He has a mysterious knowledge of all the antiques in the store and an uncanny talent for reading minds. <ref>The Antique Gift Shop, by Eun Lee, Vol. 1, chapt. 1; Ice Kunion (2005)</ref> |
An introductory story about a twice returned antique "''jookbu-in''." The long-haired, tall and handsome Mr. Yang, the store's sole employee, makes his first appearance. He has a mysterious knowledge of all the antiques in the store and an uncanny talent for reading minds. <ref>The Antique Gift Shop, by Eun Lee, Vol. 1, chapt. 1; Ice Kunion (2005)</ref><br /> |
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'''Chapter 2: The Fox Lantern'''<br /> |
'''Chapter 2: The Fox Lantern'''<br /> |
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One day a girl who is incapable of loving others walks into the shop and asks for some candles but ends up buying a magic fox lantern, once used in the emperor's palace to quell anxieties. The spirit in the lantern brings her dreams of a young man who has lost his love. <ref>[http://www.tiamatsreviews.com/?p=1228 "The Antique Gift Shop Vol 05 - Thoughts & Impressions"], a review of the most recent installment of the series.</ref> <br /> |
One day a girl who is incapable of loving others walks into the shop and asks for some candles but ends up buying a magic fox lantern, once used in the emperor's palace to quell anxieties. The spirit in the lantern brings her dreams of a young man who has lost his love. <ref>[http://www.tiamatsreviews.com/?p=1228 "The Antique Gift Shop Vol 05 - Thoughts & Impressions"], a review of the most recent installment of the series.</ref> <br /> |
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Revision as of 05:36, 14 February 2009
The Antique Gift Shop (Hangul: 분녀네 선물가게, Revised Romanization: Bun'nyeoye Seonmulgage) is a manhwa created by Lee Eun. In the United States Yen Press (originally Ice Kunion) publishes the series.[1] The series is still being released in the U.S.
The series is about Bun-nyuh Cho, a girl who once attended the famous S University with stellar grades who was tricked by her grandmother to run an antique shop instead. But the cursed antiques have their own way of selecting and affecting the lives of their new owners, or mysteriously find a way to their old masters.
Bun-nyuh is a modern girl who can't stand her new job as shop proprietor, speaks her mind, hates everything superstitious and doesn't believe in things that can't be explained by science.[2] Originally slated to go to medical school, she makes a bet with her grandmother that if she is able to sell all the antiques in the shop, she will be free to live the life she chooses. If she does not, she must give up her modern lifestyle and follow in her grandmother's footsteps as a shaman in the family business.
In the United States the first volume was originally released in November 2005, while the second appeared in February 2006 and the third appeared in May 2006.[3] Now published by Yen Press, volumes five and six were finally released in the U.S. August and December of 2008.[4]
Volume One
Chapter 1: The Summer Guest
An introductory story about a twice returned antique "jookbu-in." The long-haired, tall and handsome Mr. Yang, the store's sole employee, makes his first appearance. He has a mysterious knowledge of all the antiques in the store and an uncanny talent for reading minds. [5]
Chapter 2: The Fox Lantern
One day a girl who is incapable of loving others walks into the shop and asks for some candles but ends up buying a magic fox lantern, once used in the emperor's palace to quell anxieties. The spirit in the lantern brings her dreams of a young man who has lost his love. [6]
Chapter 3: The Secret Garden, part 1
The tale of a love triangle between three high school students, Eun-jae, Yang-ji and Dan-soo that almost ends badly but for the help of Mr. Yang and an antique diary that can only be read when moistened with tears.[7]
Volume Two
Chapter 3: The Secret Garden, part 2
The story of Dan-soo, cursed now by "mongdalgui" until the day he dies, and Jae-min, a recently deceased mongdalgui. It's an unlucky day for Bun-nyuh when she, out of spite, takes off the talisman her grandmother gave her for protection. [8]
Volume Three
Chapter 4: The Secret Garden, finale
Mr. Yang comes to Bun-nyuh's rescue with the help of an antique back scratcher and places the talisman around her neck once more. Bun-nyuh learns that even if she doesn't believe in her grandmother's ways, her past is still a part of who she is.[9]
Chapter 5: Gahwi
Bun-nyuh's past is surrounded by bad luck--it's no wonder she's suppressed most of the bad memories. Raised by her grandmother in a small, quiet village in rural Korea, young Bun-nyuh's first encounter with the cursed antiques results in tragedy. Mr. Yang's connection to Bun-nyuh's past, and the origins of the antique gift shop are revealed.[10]
Volume Four
Chapter 6: The Four Posts of Fate
Mr. Yang finds an unlikely "girlfriend" in a mob daughter. Strong willed Yun-ook attempts to use Mr. Yang to make the one she loves jealous. Unfortunately, the one she loves is the one person she cannot have. Bun-nyuh tries to sell Mr. Yang as a fortuneteller to the mobsters in order to have her debt with them forgiven. In turn, Mr. Yang tells the mobsters about a peculiar ritual called "bosam" which may help Yun-ook rewrite her own destiny.[11]
Chapter 7: Strange Family in Snow Heights, part 1
A young assassin, Young-woo, takes refuge from the authorities in a creepy mansion called Snow Heights where its inhabitants are even creepier but strangely welcoming. The family there is keeping a secret that is tied to his past. [12]
Volume Five
Chapter 7: Strange Family in Snow Heights, finale
Chapter 8: Go? Or Stop?
When Mr. Yang takes a vacation for the first time, Bun-nyuh is left alone in the shop with her cursed antiques on a rainy day. She has always had a phobia of rain, since two of the saddest events of her life occurred on rainy days, and hides herself in a closet, ignoring her customers. Help comes to her in the most unexpected ways. [13]
Volume Six
Chapter 9: Bun-hong
The story of Bun-nyuh's mother is finally revealed, as is the mysterious way she died. Bun-nyuh has always blamed her grandmother for her mother's death but unknown to her, her grandmother made a sacrifice so that Bun-nyuh could live. [14]
Chapter 10: Suspicious Relationship
Bun-nyuh goes to an OB-GYN for the first time to ask a peculiar question. Seeing through a pair of antique glasses she uses to disguise herself, Bun-nyuh finds herself suddenly attracted to the doctor! The feeling seems mutual until he reveals the story of his missing (and quite insane) wife. Unfortunately, the tale is all too familiar to Bun-nyuh.[15]
Chapter 11: Don't Worry
When Mr. Yang gives an antique Guatemalan Indian "Worry Doll" to a little girl crying outside of the shop, he decides to give them out to every one in the city who carries worries in their heart. Unfortunately, the result turns out to be more trouble than it was worth.[16]
References
- ^ http://www.amazon.com/Antique-Gift-Shop/dp/8952744551/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1218937347&sr=8-2
- ^ "The Antique Gift Shop", manhwa summary.
- ^ 2005 Ice Kunion Sneak Peek Sampler."
- ^ "Yen Press Homepage", Yen Press release dates for Antique Gift Shop.
- ^ The Antique Gift Shop, by Eun Lee, Vol. 1, chapt. 1; Ice Kunion (2005)
- ^ "The Antique Gift Shop Vol 05 - Thoughts & Impressions", a review of the most recent installment of the series.
- ^ The Antique Gift Shop, by Eun Lee, Vol. 1, chapt. 3; Ice Kunion (2005)
- ^ The Antique Gift Shop, by Eun Lee, Vol. 2, chapt. 3, Ice Kunion (2006)
- ^ The Antique Gift Shop, by Eun Lee, Vol. 3, chapt. 4; Ice Kunion (2006)
- ^ "The Yen Press", volume summaries.
- ^ The Antique Gift Shop, by Eun Lee, Vol. 4, chapt. 6; Yen Press (2008)
- ^ The Antique Gift Shop, by Eun Lee, Vol. 4, chapt. 7; Ice Kunion (2007)
- ^ The Antique Gift Shop, by Eun Lee; Vol. 5, chapt. 8, Yen Press (2008)
- ^ The Antique Gift Shop, by Eun Lee, Vol. 6, chapt. 9; Yen Press (2008)
- ^ The Antique Gift Shop, by Eun Lee, Vol. 6, chapt. 9; Yen Press (2008)
- ^ The Antique Gift Shop, by Eun Lee, Vol. 6, chapt. 11; Yen Press (2008)
| The Antique Gift Shop ((Hangul: 분녀네 선물가게, Revised Romanization: Bun'nyeoye Seonmulgage) | |
| 300x452 | |
| Genre | Supernatural, Mystery, Romance |
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| Manga | |
| Written by | Eun Lee |
| Published by |  Ice Kunion |
| English publisher |  Yen Press |
| Demographic | teen+ |
| Volumes | unknown |
