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Park Chan-wook Books · 박찬욱 책

South Korean filmmaker known for 'Oldboy', 'The Handmaiden', and 'Decision to Leave'.

Also written Park Chan Wook · Park Chanwook

3 books read & recommended

3 books read or recommended by Park Chan-wook (박찬욱), a Korean film director, gathered from interviews, YouTube, and SNS sources.

Books Park Chan-wook has read (3)

A Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro — book cover The Ongoing Moment by Geoff Dyer — book cover The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen — book cover
  1. 1 A Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro — book cover
    A Pale View of Hills (창백한 언덕 풍경)
    Kazuo Ishiguro
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  2. 2 The Ongoing Moment by Geoff Dyer — book cover
    The Ongoing Moment (지속의 순간들)
    Geoff Dyer

    He said he never knew photographs could be explained in words until this book, and realized an insightful commentator can thrill us more than a mediocre creator. (Source: Eulyoo Publishing on X)

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  3. 3 The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen — book cover
    The Sympathizer (동조자)
    Viet Thanh Nguyen

    He directed the HBO adaptation of this Pulitzer-winning novel himself. Author Viet Thanh Nguyen welcomed it, saying he likes Park's visual style. (Source: Naver blog)

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Park Chan-wook book recommendations — FAQ

What books does Park Chan-wook recommend?

Park Chan-wook's book recommendations in this archive: The Sympathizer, The Ongoing Moment and A Pale View of Hills. Every book on this page is linked to the interview, YouTube video, SNS post or photo where it came up.

How many books has Park Chan-wook read?

Park Chan-wook has 3 books recorded here so far, read or recommended in public Korean-language sources. The list grows whenever a new book mention turns up.

Where do these Park Chan-wook book recommendations come from?

Book recommendations are only part of it. This reading list also includes books Park Chan-wook said they were reading or mentioned in interviews, YouTube clips, variety shows, fan-cafe posts and SNS, as well as books spotted in photo shoots and everyday photos. Books Park Chan-wook wrote, and the original books behind works they starred in, are left out. Everything comes from public sources, and each entry keeps its link so you can check it yourself.