To explore how the role of the “eldest daughter” is shaped and what challenges they face, the author conducted interviews and observations, documenting the life stories of more than a dozen eldest daughters from different generations and social classes.
These stories reveal the roles that “daughters” and “women” play in contemporary Taiwanese families. They expose the seemingly natural expectations that give rise to the “eldest daughter syndrome,” where these women consistently become the ones who overextend themselves—both at home and at work.
Jiwei, a freshman in the fine arts department, is devoted to the pure joy and freedom that painting brings her. Determined to defend artistic expression, she joins a campus strike movement, stepping beyond the quiet world of her canvases. In the midst of protest and uncertainty, she meets Wei Qing, a charismatic student activist leader whose ideals challenge and inspire her. Through this unexpected encounter, Jiwei’s once sheltered perspective begins to shift, and her youth unfolds into a new, uncharted landscape—where art, conviction, and awakening intertwine.
“Dancing is to make movements,” says a six-year-old.
Reading this book evokes the feelings of watching a dance that is also a song and a poem. When the dance ends, the dancers leave. The stage is empty. The score is left blank. There will always be the next performance.
"Bottoms up! Wine Glasses No Goldfish" follows a fun bicycle journey around Taiwan, showcasing its stunning scenery and local wines. Along the way, the protagonist meets wine experts, sharing tipsy yet heartfelt moments that reflect life’s
Pick up the possibility of chasing dreams, letting creativity flow as naturally and effortlessly as breathing. You can draw, you can write, you can think whatever you want to think.
Travelboy & Cat Co., Ltd. was founded by travel writer dato.
Centered around his independent publishing works, the company aims to transform beautiful journeys into books, bringing the spirit of travel into everyday life.
Founded in 2022, Pluvia Publishing dives into the vibrant world of anthropology, sociology, and all things cultural—especially music, food and drink. Our vision is to introduce works on diverse subjects that help readers see the world from new angles, reflect on important issues in our society, and enjoy an enlightening and engaging reading experience.
A hybrid of picture book and comic, this tale follows a young woman through Taiwan’s veranda arcades, reimagined as a dazzling dungeon. She leaps over puddles, weaves past hardware shops, scooters, potted plants, newsstands, food stalls, and blaring storefront speakers—turning everyday obstacles into a vivid, surreal urban adventure.
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A freelance illustrator and aspiring comic artist. She loves vibrant colors and uses brush and ink to capture hidden wonders of daily life and whispers of dreams.
Based on Yeh Shih-tao's autobiographical novel Taiwanese Man Jian A-Tao, this comic book serves as a testimony of the White Terror. A schoolteacher, caught in Taiwan’s harsh post-1949 society, seeks education and knowledge, ultimately losing his freedom in his quest to understand and resist government oppression.
