Reality is unfathomable.

Documentary Graphic Novels expose the poetry and cruelty of a modern life.

A historical cafe in Malaysia impacted by the rise of tourism in Penang.

A group of offshore Indonesian fishermen disfranchised by the lack of labor law oversight.

A generation of Khmer Rouge survivors living with psychological traumas.

A population of rural Laotian children receiving education in monasteries, and their heritage temples adapting to modernity.

A subculture of Thai youths negotiating an outlook on sexuality unfamiliar to their parents.

A contemporary Thai artist exploring the changing relationship between the self and his motherland.

These stories of everyday peoples have been made available via the artistry of the contributors. Together, they depict a portrait of Southeast Asia different from the past. It’s one that reflects reality as mysterious and profound, yet intricate and thought-provoking.

Valued Printing : A contemporary comic for a permanent collection. Unique serial numbers for limited-edition first-prints.

Slowork has been exploring the value of printed books in the digital age. From its founding publication of a handprinted book to Monsoon, an anthology designed by an acclaimed artist, the house aims to produce works that can be treasured as a permanent collection. Each page has been specifically designed: the paper type, its quality, the colors, even the metallic printing. This is not merely a replica of a manuscript - it is a creation that has been reimagined. The first-print will include 2,500 limited-edition copies, each with a unique serial number.