BOOKTALKS| Legendary Stories of Hong Kong Calligraphy Signage

Introduction

The unique landscape of Hong Kong's signature Lilly is known overseas. From the 1930s to the 1980s, several famous calligraphers in Hong Kong: Kian Gong District, Xie Hee, Chau Shaoheng and Lai Ying Ming, have been known for their commercial and charitable works — including Sun Hung Kai Properties, Yu Yan Sung, Chow Sang Jewellery, Federal Wine House, Good To Signatures such as the Domen family have created a unique cityscape that was unique in the half century in Xiangjiang, and the work is widely known to the public. The author of “The Inks of Hong Kong - The Calligraphy of Building Hong Kong” Huang Xuanzhu and his team spent more than four years collecting and researching the works of four calligraphers, including thousands of precious pictures, including signboards, cards, Yi-lien and paper works. In this talk, the authors will share their stories and how these signboards shape the landscape of Hong Kong's cities.

Cultural Center and Three United Bookstores of Hong Kong jointly organized a book sharing seminar to invite the author of “The Inks of Hong Kong - The Calligraphy of the Architecture of Hong Kong” Huang Xuanying and the author of “Paper Chain Making” Chen Shing, to introduce readers to the calligraphic culture and contemporary Hong Kong book design through their respective books. Experience. The lecture will be held on 2/8 p.m., inviting visitors to the bookstore to exchange discussions.