Hong Kong: Front Door/Back Door

by Michael Wolf, Kenneth Baker, Douglas Young

The dark back alleys that crisscross the city are home to objects that, at first glance, seem to be discarded—the random detritus of the man-made world. Under the scrutiny of Michael Wolf's photographic eye, these objects become fascinating installation pieces, while the abstract patterns of the buildings reveal the beauty and order that underlie the apparent chaos of the city. Thought-provoking texts by Kenneth Baker and Douglas Young explore the choices that people make of lifestyle, form, function, identity, and design, as well as the notion of Hong Kong as a brand.

Genres: Photography

120 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2005

About the author

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Michael Wolf has lived in Hong Kong for eight years and works as a photographer for Stern. He collects posters and photographs from the period of the Cultural Revolution till today.

Reviews

[Cherie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I stumbled upon this book as I was doing research for a project at university a couple of years ago, and was very pleasantly surprised. Wolf had a wonderful knack for capturing the largeness of the city, and yet the vulnerability and loneliness that accompanies the harried, oppressive, and monolithic landscape.