--- product_id: 49435041 title: "Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea" price: "£18.95" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/49435041-pyongyang-a-journey-in-north-korea store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea **Price:** £18.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea - **How much does it cost?** £18.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/49435041-pyongyang-a-journey-in-north-korea) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Famously referred to as part of the 'Axis-of-Evil', North Korea remains one of the most secretive and mysterious nations in the world today. A series of manmade and natural catastrophes have also left it one of the poorest. When the fortress-like country recently opened the door a crack to foreign investment, cartoonist Guy Delisle found himself in its capital Pyongyang on a work visa for a French film animation company, becoming one of the few Westerners to witness current conditions in the surreal showcase city. Armed with a smuggled radio and a copy of 1984 , Delisle could only explore Pyongyang and its countryside while chaperoned by his translator and a guide. But among the statues, portraits and propaganda of leaders Kim Il-Sung and his son Kim Jong-Il - the world's only Communist dynasty - Delisle was able to observe more than was intended of the culture and lives of the few North Koreans he encountered. His astute and wry musings on life in the austere and grim regime form the basis of this remarkable graphic novel. Pyongyang is an informative, personal and accessible look at an enigmatic country. Review: An Amazing Book - I really enjoyed reading this book and I learnt a lot of things about North Korea that I did not know before. His stories, written almost like they are diary entries, are very interesting and its fascinating to see how he changes from the start to the end of the book, progressively becoming bolder. The art work is very simple so don't expect anything amazing in that department but it doesn't need to be because the narration and text drive the story.The only negative thing I can say about this is that a lot of chapters just fizzle out, meaning there is no amazing conclusion to what happened at the end of each tale that he is telling from his trip. But still I very much enjoyed the journey he took me on and I will be reading the rest of the books in this series. Review: The cradle of "Fake News" ? - Gut turns his cynical cartoonist eye on North Korea. He highlights the diet of fake news that is constantly fed to its citizens as well as highlighting the class divide between levels of its closed society. It is clear that the Kim dynasty thrive on creating fear and mstrust to its populus. For free-thikers and armchair venturers, it is an entertaining, but sobering read. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 75,131 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 91 in Political Humour (Books) 204 in Cartooning 770 in Travel Writing (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 628 Reviews | ## Images ![Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fT1bC4fXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Amazing Book *by N***T on 21 January 2018* I really enjoyed reading this book and I learnt a lot of things about North Korea that I did not know before. His stories, written almost like they are diary entries, are very interesting and its fascinating to see how he changes from the start to the end of the book, progressively becoming bolder. The art work is very simple so don't expect anything amazing in that department but it doesn't need to be because the narration and text drive the story.The only negative thing I can say about this is that a lot of chapters just fizzle out, meaning there is no amazing conclusion to what happened at the end of each tale that he is telling from his trip. But still I very much enjoyed the journey he took me on and I will be reading the rest of the books in this series. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The cradle of "Fake News" ? *by A***S on 15 April 2026* Gut turns his cynical cartoonist eye on North Korea. He highlights the diet of fake news that is constantly fed to its citizens as well as highlighting the class divide between levels of its closed society. It is clear that the Kim dynasty thrive on creating fear and mstrust to its populus. For free-thikers and armchair venturers, it is an entertaining, but sobering read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating Insight *by B***D on 20 April 2014* A fascinating travelogue into the world's most secretive state, albeit one now dated a good decade ago when Kim Jong Il still presided. This story of a French-born Canadian animator undertaking a supervisory job in North Korea would be an interesting read for anyone interested in the country in any form, but Delisle's brilliant graphics and sense of gentle humour make it even more enjoyable, and more accessible and fun for people less into the cultural/political side of things. This is a graphic novel aimed at adults, but it is worth mentioning that there is nothing unsuitable for older children here (no sex, no violence, no bad language) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/49435041-pyongyang-a-journey-in-north-korea](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/49435041-pyongyang-a-journey-in-north-korea) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*