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We carry a unique curation of English and Chinese books on fine art, design, visual culture, as well as picture books of fine illustration, pop-up and paper-art for children and adults.

A peek of some highlights here:

Around The World in 80 Trees

Discover the secret

Find out about the toxic tree

Ever seen a tree with

And many many more

Small Shops, Big Hearts

Small Shops, Big Hearts

by Christina Yung

This gem of a book lets the stories speak for themselves. Discover Hong Kong cultural heritage in daily life through traditional trades that have been around for decades and some, for centuries, in this modern day and age. Immerse yourself in real life tales from one of the first Hong Kong’s photo studio stalls, bamboo steamers maker, handpainted china works, and more.

Established in the 1940's

While back in the 1930's

Go further back to the 1900's

Design DNA of Mark I

The birth of every piece of

It is not possible to adequately

The inception of the Mark I Block in

This book is the result of

Hong Kong Apothecary - A Visual History of Chinese Medicine Packaging

Hong Kong Apothecary - A Visual History of Chinese Medicine Packaging

by Simon Go

The packaging of Chinese patent medicines has evolved from a strong and dynamic tradition that has yielded a vocabulary of basic forms. Of these, there are seven traditional basic forms, namely, Gao (plasters), Tan (pellets), Wan (pills), San (powder), Cha (tea), Yeow (oil) and Jiu (wine). These forms had a direct influence on the modes, materials, typefaces, patterns, and compositions adopted in packaging.

A Visual Journey Through

Richly illustrated with

This book makes a perfect

In The Forest

See how the forest comes to

Witness the devastation

And rejoice

Oliver The Quiet Firefighter

Visit the world of

One of them

He is quiet

One day at work,

A World full of Animal Stories, 50 Folktales and Legends

Travel the world with 50 best-loved tales,

to the continent of Asia...

Over to South America and further,

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