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Ryan J. King

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Travel, History, Humor and Comedy

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Ryan King is a writer working across fiction, non-fiction and theatre, whose work is shaped by years living in Asia and a fascination with identity, belonging and hidden histories.

Born and raised in England, he has lived and worked across the United States, Japan, South Korea, and China, and has a background in education and entertainment. His first book (released January 2017) is a collection of short stories about his adventures across Northeast Asia.

Details of his other projects can be found on his website.

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I Spent 10 Years in Asia and All I Got Were These Lousy Stories

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The Issue of War: States, Societies, and the Far Eastern Conflict, 1941-1945

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Heroic Failure: Brexit and the Politics of Pain

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Dear Leader: From Trusted Insider To Enemy of The State, My Escape from North-Korea

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