Fading Neon Lights: An Archive of Hong Kong's Visual Culture

Author:   Brian Sze-hang Kwok
Publisher:   City University of Hong Kong Press
ISBN:  

9789629375928


Pages:   202
Publication Date:   31 May 2023
Format:   Paperback
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Fading Neon Lights: An Archive of Hong Kong's Visual Culture


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The book explores the inter-related components of neon signs, including each sign's unique visual aesthetic and design, the history of craftsmanship and training, and how the streetscape relates to Hong Kong's consumer culture. This book is suitable for the readers who are interested in Hong Kong history and culture, since it documents Hong Kong's neon signs whilst taking on a historical,socio-cultural, and contextual study of visual culture around the city.

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Author:   Brian Sze-hang Kwok
Publisher:   City University of Hong Kong Press
Imprint:   City University of Hong Kong Press
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9789629375928


ISBN 10:   9629375923
Pages:   202
Publication Date:   31 May 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Brian​ Kwok Sze Hang is a design educator and visual culture scholar. His research focuses on visual culture, local neon sign craftsmanship, visual representation, street culture, and information design. He is currently leading and teaching the BA (Hons) in Communication Design program at Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Design.

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