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From 1968 to 2004, James Wong wrote columns for different newspapers and magazines, with a total word count of over 10 million. The topics and styles of his writing were diverse. As a musician and writer, his personal experiences in songwriting and lyric writing naturally became the subject of his essays and critiques. This dual identity, unique to Hong Kong, gave his articles a special quality. First of all, James Wong's articles were written by James Wong. For him, advertising, writing lyrics, and making movies all had their own constraints. Only by working on the crossword puzzle in the newspaper every day could he let his mind run wild, and write about his true feelings. In addition, James Wong's articles were about Hong Kong. His column was full of his signature Hong Kong-style personality: he spoke his mind, had a friendly attitude, wrote about people and scenery, and painted vivid pictures with words. He also provided a monthly index of current events and historical events. His articles on popular culture were particularly unique, and for decades he closely followed every trend, recording how popular artists boldly explored and carefully created their own unique sounds during a time when Hong Kong’s development is not scripted. We carefully select his works on pop music, put them in order, let them have a discourse with each other, weave them together, and focus on the process and mysteries of "making Hong Kong-style pop music."
- AuthorJames Wong
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2021
"The images collected in this book are all selected from photos taken by the author in the 1990s. Hong Kong experienced rapid development in the 1980s and he found that many familiar sights and people were slowly disappearing in the 90s, including old-style residential buildings, squatter areas, resettlement buildings, villages in the New Territories and outlying islands, as well as episodes of life on the street. Some of the sights themselves are not really anything to be proud of in Hong Kong, but they are all an important part of Hong Kong's history. At that time, I just wanted to document them before everything disappeared, and there may be some value as a record in the future."
- AuthorKo Tim-keung
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2016
Over the past 130 years since it was founded, Pui Ching Middle School has nurtured countless talented graduates. This book covers interviews with 12 of them, including those passionate about art, those seeking knowledge with their curious inner children, and those who opened up new paths in their fields. Some carried the wounds of their times, while others are grateful for the opportunities they were given. Some have gained international fame, while others became unsung heroes behind the scenes. They are all figures in the struggle of modern Chinese history in Hong Kong and beyond. Each of the 12 people has left their own mark in history, but they all agree that their attitudes towards learning, humanistic spirit, and religious beliefs were formed during their middle school days. The friendships they forged with their teachers and classmates have also lasted a lifetime. Such testimonies are enough to illuminate the school emblem, which is adorned with the words "To the Best and the Righteous". Introduction to Pui Ching Middle School: In 1889, the Baptist Church in Guangzhou founded Pui Ching Academy in Guangzhou, which inherited Chinese culture with the spirit of Christ's love. In 1933, Pui Ching Middle School was founded in Hong Kong, adhering to the concept of whole-person education and the tradition of mother-tongue teaching. It has responded to the needs of Hong Kong's social development, served young people, and shouldered the educational mission in the changing times, while glorifying God and benefiting the people.
- AuthorSo Mei-chi
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2019
This book covers 23 topics, including population and civil affairs, prominent figures, land reclamation, building construction, finance and economics, important events, transportation, dining places, etc. It uses a large number of pictures with brief introductory texts to showcase the development and living conditions of Hong Kong from 1960 to 1985.
- AuthorCheng Po Hung
- PublisherThe Commercial Press (Hong Kong) Ltd.
- Publication Date2015
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This book covers 20 topics, including the Mainland and Hong Kong, influential figures, society and population, transportation, finance and economics, industry and commerce, land development and housing, etc. It uses a large number of pictures with brief introductory text to showcase the development and lifestyle of Hong Kong from 1911 to 1950.
- AuthorCheng Po Hung
- PublisherThe Commercial Press (Hong Kong) Ltd.
- Publication Date2014
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This book will introduce the Hong Kong society, transportation, finance, commerce, urban development, and housing in the 1950s through 18 chapters with refined text and pictures.
- AuthorCheng Po Hung
- PublisherThe Commercial Press (Hong Kong) Ltd.
- Publication Date2014
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