Chien Chia-Cheng is an independent comic artist and visual storyteller renowned for blending meticulous historical research with cinematic visuals. His body of work explores a diverse range of themes, spanning from railway and film history to the complexities of war and collective social memory. His books include Wind Chaser Under the Blue Sky, Memories of an Actress, The Movie Painter, and Beyond the Reach of Light. He is a multiple Golden Comic Awards winner, with works recognized by Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture. His Wind Chaser Under the Blue Sky won the Grand Prize at the 17th Japan International Manga Award in 2023.