The Ceramic Heart (Keramické srdce / Tâm Sứ) Comic Book by Bao Quyen

The Ceramic Heart

(Keramické srdce / Tâm Sứ)
Illustrated Art Comic Book by Bao Quyen

The Ceramic Heart (Keramické srdce in Czech, Tâm Sứ in Vietnamese) is an original 48-page illustrated comic book by Bao Quyen that weaves emotion, symbolism, and visual storytelling into a poetic journey of healing and self-acceptance.

Published in a compact A5 format, this special edition features a durable hard cover with elegant golden lamination, giving the book a refined, collectible quality. The book is fully trilingual, containing English, Czech, and Vietnamese, making it accessible and meaningful across cultures and generations.

The Story

The Ceramic Heart tells the intimate story of a heart that has been shattered—broken by expectations, fear, self-doubt, and the quiet pressure to belong. Each fragment represents a memory, a wound, or an unspoken emotion.

As the story unfolds, the heart begins to rebuild itself. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of kintsugi—the art of repairing broken pottery with gold—the narrative shows how healing does not erase damage, but transforms it. Cracks become golden lines of resilience, and imperfections turn into symbols of strength and beauty.

At its core, The Ceramic Heart is a story about embracing vulnerability, finding courage in softness, and learning to say yes to yourself even when you feel “not enough.” It reminds us that what breaks us can also shape us—and that even shattered things can shine again.

Book Details

• Title: The Ceramic Heart (Keramické srdce / Tâm Sứ)
• Author & Illustrator: Bao Quyen
• Format: A5
• Length: 48 pages
• Cover: Hard cover with golden lamination
• Languages: English, Czech, Vietnamese
• Genre: Illustrated story / Art comic
• Themes: Healing, identity, courage, self-acceptance, symbolism

This book is a meaningful collectible for art lovers, readers seeking emotional depth, and anyone drawn to reflective stories about growth, resilience, and inner transformation.