Fan Ho - Portrait of Hong Kong

NEW, in publisher's shrink-wrap. Portrait of Hong Kong Fan Ho WE Press, Hong Kong, 2021, Fourth Edition, 220 pages, 153 illustrations, 264 x 328mm, Hard Cover Case Binding. In English and Chinese Ships from Hawaii with free Priority Mail or UPS upgrade. "Portrait of Hong Kong" takes you on a journey through the old streets, quaint corners and harbour views of Hong Kong in the 50s and 60s. These never-seen-before images were photographed and cropped by award-winning photographer Fan Ho. The book begins with a foreword by celebrated film director John Woo and also includes an essay by professor Joseph Fung and biographical notes compiled by Sarah Greene. 500 153 Blue Lotus Gallery Sarah Greene This is the latest book project by celebrated photographer and film director Fan Ho, compiled from so far never seen images that were derived from his own archive of old original negatives. The flow of images takes you on a journey that loosely travels from west to east of Hong Kong island, from the boat people through construction and modernisation and across the harbour to the Kowloon side, ending in the New Territories and the quiet waters of Hong Kong. The selection of this new body of work feels more natural and closer to documentary compared to his previous highly stylised approach on street photography. In his own manifesto "Thoughts on Street Photography" which he wrote at the age of 28, and of which carefully selected quotes can be found throughout the book, he mentions: 'My realistic street photos are rarely selected. Pictorial aesthetics and images with a sense of humour are still the key for salon photos but I expect changes to happen soon. In the meantime, I will just keep trying." In 2015 Fan Ho's last dream started to materialise. Fan Ho selected about 500 old negatives from his own collection which he cropped in his signature style. After the very unfortunate event of his passing, it took another year for the project to be completed with the help of his family and Sarah Greene. In addition to the images, the book begins with a touching foreword written by John Woo about his personal encounters with Fan Ho. The book also includes an essay by professor Joseph Fung. Fan Ho's colourful life is summarised by Sarah Greene in the biographical notes at the hand of multiple conversations and recordings with the artist. 282015500150 Sarah Greene Blue Lotus Gallery Sarah Greene .

Product Info

ISBN: 9887934089

ISBN-13: 9789887934080

Publisher: WE Press

Year: 2021

Type: New

Binding: Hardcover

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