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Title A name given to the resource Asia Book Photo Book Dimensions Dimensions of object in cm 26.7, 21.8, 1.5 Number of Pages Number of Pages 112 Number of images Number of images 64 colour images, 4 black & white archive images Edition Size Edition Size 800 Place of Publication Place of Publication Hong Kong Designer Designer Friederike Huber Editor Editor Stefan Irvine, Friederike Huber, Sarah Greene Printer Printer Global PSD ISBN ISBN 978-988-76192-1-5 Website Website <a href="http://www.stefanirvine.photo">www.stefanirvine.photo</a> URL Link to project URL Link to project <a href="https://www.stefanirvine.photo/abandoned-villages">https://www.stefanirvine.photo/abandoned-villages</a> Where to buy Where to buy <a href="https://photobookcafeshop.com/products/abandoned-villages-of-hong-kong-%E7%93%A6%E8%90%BD%E5%8F%A2%E7%94%9F-by-stefan-irvine">https://photobookcafeshop.com/products/abandoned-villages-of-hong-kong-%E7%93%A6%E8%90%BD%E5%8F%A2%E7%94%9F-by-stefan-irvine</a> Links to reviews Links to reviews <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/13/style/hong-kong-abandoned-villages-stefan-irvine-photographer-hnk/index.html">https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/13/style/hong-kong-abandoned-villages-stefan-irvine-photographer-hnk/index.html</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Abandoned Villages Of Hong Kong 瓦落叢生 <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Shelfmark - 904.ASIA/LAND.IRVINE</span> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stefan Irvine Description An account of the resource “Abandoned Villages of Hong Kong”, is an invitation to explore the forgotten corners of this vibrant city, and to discover the haunting beauty that lies hidden within its parks and islands. For centuries before the colonial era, Hong Kong’s population dwelled in isolated villages, subsisting mainly on farming or fishing. When better opportunities arose during the 1960s, many villagers found work in restaurants overseas or in the urban factories of Hong Kong. Meanwhile, their countryside houses - sometimes entire villages - were simply abandoned and left to be reclaimed by nature. Stefan’s photographs breathe new life into the crumbling facades and overgrown relics, allowing readers to witness the enduring charm of these abandoned homes. With its documentary approach, this collection of photographs features many of Hong Kong’s most isolated settlements and is a testament to Stefan’s passion for capturing the essence of disappearing places. His careful research and deep appreciation for the subject shine through in every carefully composed image, unveiling the hidden narratives of structures frozen in time. A foreword by Douglas Young sheds light on the architectural and social context of the photographs. Two further essays include some touching and highly personal histories by erstwhile village residents, with heart-warming recollections of village life experienced decades ago. “Abandoned Villages of Hong Kong” can be seen as a tribute to the resilience of the Hong Kong people, but also the impermanence of our existence. Such photographs serve as a poignant reminder of both the transient nature of life, and the indelible mark left by those who came before us. Subject The topic of the resource 120 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Hardcover, sown binding, matt art paper, colour printing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Blue Lotus Editions "heritage" "abandoned" "Hong Kong" "urbex" "abandonedplaces" "abandonedvillagesofhongkong" "stefanirvine"