Hong Kong: A Cultural and Literary History

Published shortly after Hong Kong's handover to China in July 1997, Tim Nutt and Chris Bale made history by capturing the inspeakable of the 6 million of this Asian capital. Ten individuals, all Hong Kong natives, express unspoken thoughts, feelings, emotions, and scopes as they prepare thier hearts and totter toward the new era in history, Hong Kong's return of sovereignty to Chinese after more than 150 years of coloniality. Heart-felt sharings of many are combined with captions and beautiful full-color photographs and artwork for an uplifting view of the transformation of the financial and business capital. This book is a pictorial history of the colony that will serve as a witness to the past, present and future of the Pearl of the Orient. The countenance, the pulse, and the heart-beat of the people are captured in this collage. Highly recommended.

This is a book which provides insight into the feelings and memories of Hong Kong residents (permanent and transient) as the city prepared for the Hand-over to China. It is rare to find such a personal compilation. The thoughts and stories of ten individuals are profiled; while shorter quotes, liberally scattered throughout the book, reflect the feelings of many more. Incredible photographs capture the culture and ambience of the region as well as the variety of landscapes. Colourful and insightful drawings and paintings from disabled children are a very special highlight to the book. Recommended highly for all those who know and love Hong Kong as well as those who want to get to know its heart.