Topic｜Those mountain literature and comics keeping me in the mountain
Lecturer｜吳明益（Wu Ming-Yi）
Date｜2024.08.31 Sat. 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬—𝟭𝟳:𝟬𝟬
Place｜𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝟵𝟭
Wu Ming-Yi said, “In this lecture, I want to talk about a few mountain-themed comics and literature that have profoundly inspired me in terms of narrative, artistic style, and content.”

Let's talk about:

“Shin no Sanrei” (神之山嶺), a manga adaptation of the novel by Yumezaki Baku—which follows a journalist seeking the truth at an altitude of 8,000 meters and a climber obsessed with finding new routes. The mountain’s essence vibrates through the senses.

“The Frozen Land Traveler” (凍土的旅人) by Tsunoguchi Jiro—depicting the detailed journey of an old hunter in the harsh wilderness, searching for the legendary "Northern Lord" white elk to pray for his people, and exploring the wisdom of life in the mountains and forests.

“Yama” (岳)—featuring mountain rescue volunteer Isazaki Saburo, who considers the mountain his home. He understands both the allure of the mountain and its harshness, illustrating the various human dramas drawn to the mountain.

“The Solitary Man” (孤高之人)—focusing on Taro Mori, who believes true freedom can only be found on the mountain, and climbs to grasp narrow crevices leading to steep peaks.

“Frozen” (凍)—documenting the groundbreaking international climbs by Japanese mountaineers Taisuke Yamanoi and Miyoko Yamanoi, exploring the psychological limits and survival energy encountered in adventures.

“Everything I Told You About That Mountain” (我所告訴你關於那座山的一切) by Liu Chenjun—where he mentions, “After spending enough time on the mountain, you’ll realize that as your inner space opens up, more things start to reside there. Sometimes, you inadvertently wander into your own inner self, and you become a mountain.”