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The first half of this book is "historical imagination", which mainly analyzes the different types of historical writing in Hong Kong to observe how cultural identity changes in Hong Kong. The second half is "local experience", hoping to re-consider the development of contemporary Hong Kong literature as a new historical subject from the perspective of the city. As some analyses have pointed out, the author of this book starts with novels, trying to distinguish the complex and changeable cultural identity of Hong Kong in the meaning of historical construction, and at the same time, focusing on urban sensibility, establishing his own narrative perspective of Hong Kong literature. Compared with the analysis of Hong Kong literary history limited to the works of general writers, the research in this book undoubtedly shows an innovative approach.
- AuthorZhao Xifang
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2018
Once upon a time, Hong Kong had such a glorious era. Hong Kong's industrial development began in the 1950s, with the textile industry leading the way, mostly consisting of family-style factories. In the 1960s, various types of light industries appeared, such as toys, clothing, plastics, electronics, etc. The 1970s and 1980s were the heyday of Hong Kong’s manufacturing industry. Later, it moved northward, and many factories moved out of industrial buildings, gradually converted to other uses, such as offices, and even hotels... The past and present of factory buildings, their transformation from mostly manufacturing to creative activities and services, and their continual organic development, all contribute to the emergence of endless possibilities. This book showcases the transformation of industrial buildings through interviews with different creative units inside the buildings (including music performance venues, handicraft/design studios, indoor ski training ground, etc.), presenting a unique creative panorama.
- AuthorChoi Hiu-tung, Lam Yan, Wong Hei-lai
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2015
To many Hong Kong people, Tiu Keng Leng is just another MTR station in the city among a hundred others. But for those born and raised there, it carries many precious memories of their lives, which are closely relaed to the modern Chinese history. Shortly after the Japanese occupation in 1945, the Chinese Civil War broke out. To escape the war, many compatriots went south to Hong Kong, including many officials and soldiers of the Nationalist government. They might not have expected to set foot on Tiu Keng Leng and eventually call it their home. With Hong Kong's handover to China in 1997, Tiu Keng Leng faced the fate of being demolished, and its resident were resettled in different communities. Today's Tiu Keng Leng is a residential area with high-rise buildings. Little did people know that this community has its unique historical background and way of life, especially how its people built their own homes with little means on this barren land. It would not be an exaggeration to call them the pioneers of the "Lion Rock Spirit". With the twenty stories in this book, we can savor the emotional words and appreciate the life of the people in the past; we can also look closely at the fading photos to re-create the past of Tiu Keng Leng.
- AuthorJoseph Ting Sun-pao
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2019
This book is a collection of Xu Zhimo's essays, selected by the editors. It includes writings that analyze Xu Zhimo's unique thoughts, as well as pieces that are more experimental. From these texts, we can see the author's exploration of his own emotions, as well as his attempts and experiments in artistic expression. Most of the works compiled in this book were written in the 1920s, at the beginning of the vernacular movement. Xu Zhimo's writing was already quite modern and modernistic, and his mature writing style and rigorous structure still do not feel outdated even when reread today.
- AuthorXu Zhimo
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2020
In the book, what Yan Ni writes about is not those Michelin restaurants, star chefs, precious ingredients, secret sauces, but home-cooked meals without MSG, which are healthy and delicious, and what's more precious is the rich human touch.
- AuthorYau Yan Ni
- PublisherBreakthrough Publishing House
- Publication Date2016
The book is divided into four parts: "The Purest Joy in Life," -- cherished memories in your heart are often very pure, such as the friendship between the author and two deceased friends who bonded over food; "Searching for the Distance in Your Heart," -- the author traveled around the world in his youth, and the exotic foods he tasted, such as minestrone, hamburger, fish and chips, are deeply ingrained in his heart; "The Culinary Journey on Shinkansen," -- many people have a deep affection for Japan, and the author is no exception. The entire chapter is written about the land of cherry blossoms, covering cities like Osaka, Okayama, Kyoto, and Yonezawa... He talks about food and scenery, as if taking a ride on Shinkansen; "The Taste of Wandering North and South," -- the author walked from southern to northern China, passing through many places along the way, and the scenery and food changed accordingly, revealing rich history and culture... "Life is a journey of constant exploration, and the journey is also a form of exploration. Find its taste, regardless of its sweetness, sourness, bitterness, or spiciness, and experience its flavor. On the journey of life, there are not only the scenery along the way, but also different tastes, how many moments of sadness, joy, and laughter, all of which will become fleeting shadows, forever etched in your memory." – William Szeto
- AuthorWilliam Szeto
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2022
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