Turn left. Turn right.

Author: Zhang Zhijun
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This book is a romantic fable of the urban jungle. In the endless pursuit, you will encounter one coincidence and chance after another, as well as one surprise and missed encounter after another. The real city is like a landscape in the fog, subtly emitting a melancholic beauty, carrying dreams without promises. The artist Jimi uses his delicate brushwork and poetic style to illuminate people's hearts, and those destined to meet will have a warm ending. "She habitually walks to the left, he habitually walks to the right, and they never meet." This book is Jimi's first long-form graphic novel exploring the emotions between men and women. The intricate relationship between the male and female protagonists forms the entire story's design. The transitions between pages are cleverly arranged, and the lines and coloring have been treated with greater detail. The technique is nimble and varied, making it one of Jimi's most mature works and one of his.
Jimi once said that the inspiration for this book came from one day being unable to paint because of the loud noise of a neighbor's electric drill. He had to start daydreaming and let his thoughts wander wildly. Suddenly, he realized he didn't know who lived next door, yet they were separated by only a thin wall while sleeping. If they met by chance outside, and never mentioned their addresses to each other, they might never see each other again, and would never know that they actually lived next door.