안성판과 경판의 거리

Abstract

This article is made for investigating the characteristics and value of Banggakbon which had been published in Anseong from the late 19th century to 1920s. As a result of the investigation of the status of Anseongpan and the comparison of Anseongpan with Gyeongpan, New findings are come out as follows. Park Seong Chil took over and published only 3 kinds of wood block among 7 kinds of classical Banggakbon novel published in Dongmun-ri in the late 19th century while he was running Bukchonseopo and Park Seong Chil Seojeom in 1910s. In addition, it seemed that he had not operated Dongmun-ro Banggakso as he formed new blocks not utilizing such works which had been ever published in Dongmun-ri. Besides, Anseongpan Banggak novel was belonged to an area of Gyeongpan Banggak novel, but situation gave it opportunities to rather have an influence on Gyeongpan Banggak novel. In addition, Practical books and learning materials for children published in Anseong in 1920s were distributed not only in Seoul but the wide range of hinterland centering around Anseong. As such, Anseongpan Banggakbon entered into a relation with Gyeongpan Banggakbon and sometimes became the subject of production and consumption as necessary. It may be recognized that Anseongpan Banggakbon gave substantial contribution to the local society and culture of the age as it diffused various knowledge to the area centering around Anseong.