Everything I feel from reading and listening to music

I commit to paper in black pen

And gradually, blot by blot, stroke by stroke,

A new mode of expression emerges.

At this point, it's just scribbles in a diary

Not yet reborn as “Henn Kim” of the future.

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Depression and creativity, love and family, books and music: this personal and vulnerable memoir by the iconic South Korean illustrator explores her life from the ages of seventeen to thirty-three through image, text and poetry. From what nearly broke her to what saved her, everyone will find something to comfort them in Henn Kim's world.

**Praise for Starry Night, Blurry Dreams:

'A compelling and unique collection that is more than worthy of a place on your bookshelves'** Red

'A poignant commentary on the complex emotions that affect all of us at one point or another, from heartbreak to fantasy to sorrow' Creative Review