Hong Kong Then and Now®: A stunning photographic journey through the history of Hong Kong
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Fascinating vintage photos of Hong Kong have been matched with the same viewpoint today to show the amazing growth and development of this unique city. Hong Kong was first captured on camera when the British arrived to lay claim to its ‘fragrant harbour’ in 1841. Its fascinating history has been documented through photography ever since – from its rapid expansion as a Crown Colony to its handover to China in 1997 and its present status as one of the world’s leading international financial centres. Pairing rare and previously unpublished photographs with contemporary views taken from the same location, Hong Kong Then and Now highlights the rich and varied history of this constantly evolving metropolis, from Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong Club and the Star Ferry to Kowloon Walled CIty, Chek Lap Kok Airport and the gleaming skyscrapers of its central banking district. Sites include: Victoria Harbour, the Peak, the Star Ferry Pier, Man Ho Temple, Ladder Street, Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong Club, Prince's Building, HSBC, Noonday Gun, Happy Valley Racecourse, Tiger Balm Garden, Peninsula Hotel, Kai Tak Airport, Kowloon Walled City, Shenzhen, Repulse Bay, Chek Lap Kok Airport, St. Paul's (Macau). Review: Good service and an excellent book - Good product Review: Good size and nice photos - Really interesting book as a gift for someone who lived there many years ago
| Best Sellers Rank | 198,843 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 13 in Asian Travel Photography 287 in Geographical History 428 in Travel Pictorials |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 92 Reviews |
C**N
Good service and an excellent book
Good product
B**Y
Good size and nice photos
Really interesting book as a gift for someone who lived there many years ago
P**S
Great photos of years gone by
Visited Hong Kong recently and wondered how it used to be to look years ago… the boom was perfect for answering that. Amazing older pictures, filled a lot of the dots in
M**I
Great book, makes me nostalgic for this amazing city
Just what I wanted. Light reading, a lot of old pictures compared to today, and interesting facts on the city's history. Such an interesting city compared to London!
A**R
Nice buy
Bought for my dad, who did national service in Hong Kong. He loves looking at the pictures bringing back memories. The print is not good
S**G
Beautiful
Lovely coffee table book. Already out of date because Hong Kong changes so quickly but the historic photos are brilliant.
J**L
photos past and present
i bought this for my son in law s 60th birthday, he had lived there when he was a teenager , the pictures were wonderful and it told the story of hong kong history
A**R
Delighted with Book "Hong Kong Then and Now"
The Book "Hong Kong Then and Now" was recommended to me, hence my search on Amazon, when I received the book it actually exceeded my expectations for the price, being hard back, covering nearby islands and provinces too.
C**V
The title says it all...
... stunning. Yeah, places I've been coupled with the "THEN" photos I never experienced. Cool if you're never been. Fantastic if you have.
J**S
Amazing book
Highly recommend. Perfect coffee table book. Great photos and historical explanations. The book far exceeded expectations.
S**O
Super für Leute, die Hong Kong kennen
Hab das Buch meinem Vatern, der beruflich viel in Hong Kong unterwegs ist zum Geburtstag geschenkt und er war sehr angetan. Viele interessante Details und Geschichte über eine sehr beeindruckende Stadt. Empfehlenswert!
M**Y
Book arrived on time and in excellent condition
I bought the book for the marvellous photographs of old Hong Kong, where I lived for 6 years From 1961 to 1967. The photos provided a lovely walk down memory lane for me, and reminded me of some of the happiest years of my life.
C**1
Excellent
Très bon livre avec de belles photos ainsi que des commentaires sur l’histoire de Hong Kong très intéressants.
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