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the sea, the sky, the sun – a visual memoir by kora kwok [pre-order]
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  • the sea, the sky, the sun – a visual memoir by kora kwok [pre-order]
  • the sea, the sky, the sun – a visual memoir by kora kwok [pre-order]
  • the sea, the sky, the sun – a visual memoir by kora kwok [pre-order]
  • the sea, the sky, the sun – a visual memoir by kora kwok [pre-order]
  • the sea, the sky, the sun – a visual memoir by kora kwok [pre-order]
  • the sea, the sky, the sun – a visual memoir by kora kwok [pre-order]
the sea, the sky, the sun – a visual memoir by kora kwok [pre-order]

the sea, the sky, the sun — a visual memoir by kora kwok [pre-order]

clothbound hardcover with foil stamping
$300.00

** SELECTED FOR NOC'S FIRST NOC.TURNAL FEATURE
** "A stunning reflection on travel, purpose, and the search for self. Kora's story reminds us that the most important journey is always inward." — Wong How Man

“The world is large, but in us it is deep as the sea.”

So begins this journey by Kora Kwok, as he sets off across five continents in search of meaning, purpose, and connection.

At twenty-five, Kora had everything he thought he wanted: a beautiful life in Hawaii, a six-figure salary, a promising career. But beneath everything, he felt an ache—the burning realization that achievement and fulfillment aren’t the same thing. So he packed a backpack and left it all behind, setting off with no plan but to explore the question of his true path. 

In this soul-stirring, unflinchingly honest memoir, Kora chronicles his one-year journey across five continents—capturing the people, places, and moments that changed him along the way. Through heartbreak, hedonism, solitude and connection, Kora grapples with the existential search for meaning in your twenties, the gentle fragility of human connection, and the beautiful mess of growing up. 

Told through lyrical prose, photography, and journal fragments, the sea, the sky, the sun invites readers to look inward, question the paths they've inherited, and follow the dreams that make them feel most alive.

Bound in a linen-cloth hardcover with foil-stamping, this book is a timeless companion for your coffee table or bookshelf.

Features

  • Linen clothbound hardcover with foil stamping

  • 60+ pages of full-color photography printed on premium art paper

  • 200+ pages of prose and handwritten journal fragments

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 6" × 9"

  • Pages: 320

  • Language: English

  • Published by Chroma Books

  • ISBN: 978-988-71687-0-6

About the author
Kora Kwok is an artist and writer who grew up between Hong Kong and the United States. the sea, the sky, the sun is his first book.

Absolutely. Orders with three or more books qualify for free shipping.

Feel free to contact us if you'd like to place a larger (10+) bulk order.

Yes! The Amazon release arrives next month. If you prefer to order on Amazon or ship with Prime, subscribe here to be notified by email.

I designed the sea, the sky, the sun with the intention of creating a physical art object, choosing high-quality materials that allow readers to experience the memoir in printed form. For this reason, I’ve chosen not to release a digital version of this book.

I know many travelers love reading on Kindle (I do too!) — but I hope you’ll consider ordering a physical copy to your home base to enjoy when you return.

USA, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Nepal.

If your country isn’t listed, feel free to contact us or wait for the Amazon release next month. I’d love to get the book to as many people as possible, and will work with you to explore any options.

*International orders may be subject to local import taxes or duties upon delivery. Books are often duty-free, but this varies by country.

Pre-orders are scheduled to ship starting mid-December. You’ll receive a notification as soon as your copy is on its way.

Each book is carefully produced and inspected. We do not offer refunds, but please contact us if there’s an issue with your order.