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The Bumbling Traveller Book Launch

Tom Schmidt’s fourth book in his Bumbling Traveller series features over 250 of Schmidt’s highly detailed architectural sketches and analyses of various destinations around the world.

At the book launch, Schmidt will talk about his travels, hold a live sketching demonstration and autograph copies of his books.

The Bumbling Traveller
Tom Schmidt
Date: 7pm, 23 September, 2021
Venue: TGIF, G/F Wo Fat Building, 539 Queen’s Road West, Shek Tong Tsui.
Tickets: Free- Pre-registration through Eventbrite required, click here

Hong Kong International Literary Festival – Rebound Edition

The 21st Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) takes place from 5-15 November with the main festival a four-day weekend from 11- 14 November.

Hong Kong International Literary Festival
Date: 5-15 November, 2021
Venue: Asia Society, The Fringe Club, and Tai Kwun
Tickets: various
More info:
for the full festival schedule www.festival.org.hk/programmes/

Hong Kong Book Fair 2018

The 29th Hong Kong Book Fair runs from the 18-24 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. 680 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions will offer books on a wide range of topics and in a multitude of languages.

Among them is local graphic illustrator Felix Ip 葉偉青 who is showcasing his book Hong Kong Machines where the various forms of Hong Kong transportation are turned into robot illustrations! Think transformers featuring the MTR, taxis, Star Ferry, green mini bus… You can find him in Hall 1, 1A-E16

“Love Between the Lines” is a thematic exhibition showcasing famous Hong Kong romance writers. Other exhibitions include a “Photo Gallery of Silk Road”, “A Journey to Zhejiang” and “A Gem of Chinese Culture – Cantonese Opera”.

Authors from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, France, Latvia, Spain and the United Kingdom will attend the festival and take part in a range of events and seminars.

Hong Kong Book Fair
Date: 18-24 July, 2018
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Tickets: $25
More info: www.hkbookfair.com