Old Hong Kong Photos and The Tales They Tell, Volume 1
Author | : David Bellis |
Publisher | : Gwulo |
Total Pages | : 113 |
Release | : 2017-12-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789887827603 |
ISBN-13 | : 9887827606 |
Rating | : 4/5 (606 Downloads) |
Download or read book Old Hong Kong Photos and The Tales They Tell, Volume 1 written by David Bellis and published by Gwulo. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not your typical photo book! David Bellis, founder of the popular local history website Gwulo, shows you a selection of his favourite photos of old Hong Kong. So far, so familiar. But then he takes you on a deep dive to discover and understand the photos’ most minute and revealing details. Plague-ridden rats (pg. 7), flapper hats (pg. 56), and chocolates (pg. 73) are just a few of the surprising clues you’ll investigate. Finally, David helps you piece the clues together to uncover the photos’ hidden stories.