"This two-volume set features ten short comics, each inspired by songs from the popular travel show Listen! Taiwan Is Singing, hosted by renowned musician Chen Ming-Chang. The stories capture the emotional essence of the songs through imaginative adaptations.
Blending film, music, and comics, Island Rhapsody offers creative interpretations of ten Taiwanese songs curated by Chen, who traveled across Taiwan, immersing himself in its diverse local cultures and performing iconic tunes.
The ten comic artists reinterpret the melodies and sentiments of the tracks, crafting new narratives that explore themes of family, social change, gentrification, food, and daily life. Acclaimed music critic Hong Fang-Yi also provides insight into the songs.
This innovative collection celebrates the diversity and creativity of Taiwanese artists and musicians. Each story is paired with a QR code, allowing readers to listen to the original music while enjoying the visual storytelling. "