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sound: a comics anthology is published by difference engine, an independent comics publisher based in singapore. this is also their first comics anthology - writers & illustrators from all around southeast asia come together to explore on the theme, "sound".

i really love that you can see so many interpretations of sound all in one book. mad talent & respect & im just so proud they are actually our local/SEA artists omg like?!?!?! they deserve all the love???? okay ALSO can we talk about how the art colour palette is only white/blue tone yet it fits all the stories in this book......makes me realize that you dont really need to have a colourful graphic in order to enjoy reading comics. :")

ultimately im so glad that through the stories, i have learnt a lot of things. and that is to hear, is such a blessing. that its important to listen to your own voice. that listening is often the only thing needed to help someone. its just so amazing how comics can really make you think and just wonder about life lol. if i have to pick ONE favourite comic from this anthology, it would be on:off.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!! pls pls pls dont miss this & rEAD THIS BOOK

teseyasfalcon's review

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5.0

The collection of thirteen stories present vastly different styles from artists and writers from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, with stories ranging from historical to speculative to slightly surreal to straight up urban fantasy. The familiarity of the settings and the cultural elements was so comforting; I was struck multiple times by how much motion and atmosphere could be created in simple lines, and how the central concept of sound was variously expressed. One that stands out in that regard is "Hokkien For Beginners", which hit me in a very familiar place and painted Hokkien as unidentifiable blobs to the narrator, who feels disconnected from her dialect-speaking grandmother. Other favourites included "Folk", "Road Trip Radio", "The Whispers of the Earth" and "Softly, Sayang". "On:Off" had some images that haunted me, and said so much with basically no dialogue at all.

acecatlady's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

5.0

safaracathasa's review

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

difrns's review against another edition

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5.0

An anthology of Sound interpreted by chosen South East Asia writers and artists. It’s all about folks, culture, family, and a reality. As an Asian, I find most of these stories familiar and related with me.

The Whispers of the Earth, The Cat who Barks, A call, they’re my best favorite stories. Then there’s also Softly, Sayang, Road Trip Radio, and Signals that success made me cry.

Lots of love to all writers and artists in this book. I hope I can see the next anthology in the future. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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