City Tour #1: From Wong Chuk Hang to Wah Fu
城市漫遊#1: 從黃竹坑到華富
這是店長Toby Lai首本全手工印刷裝幀的攝影zine。記錄了書店所在的黃竹坑，和步行到到香港仔及華富邨一帶的種種景觀。由黃竹坑工廈區的多幅大型壁畫開始，途經鮮為區外人所知的香葉徑，到達香港仔海濱長廊，記錄了標誌性的鴨脷洲大橋、漁船和僅存的太白海鮮舫等等。此外，zine中收錄了邨內種種，包括60年代尾華富邨落成即隨即開業至今的銀都冰室、獨特的屋邨建築設計等。隨著華富邨重建計劃即將開展，這個依山而建的劃時代住宅群亦再難重現，最後以⌈香港八景⌋中被稱為⌈扶林飛瀑⌋的瀑布灣作結。
初版時於各大本地和海外藝術書展展出，包括香港ZINE YO! FEST、吉隆坡KL Zine Etc、台北草率季2025、澳門Bookery及 UNFOLD Macau。得到各地書店和同好收藏，並收錄於Asia Arts Archive Zine collection。
有別於初版的呎吋，這本新版是以4R藝術紙印成，並以全手工裝成。另外更基於初版的印制顏色特別微調，加入九張全球攝影作品，全書包括封面封底共33張作品。
此外，封面加入NFC芯片，讀者可以由此觀看全書制作的縮時影片。
This is the first fully hand-printed and hand-bound photography zine by store manager Toby Lai. It documents the landscapes of Wong Chuk Hang—where the bookstore is located—and the journey on foot toward Aberdeen and Wah Fu Estate. The narrative begins with the large-scale murals of the Wong Chuk Hang industrial area, winds through Heung Yip Path (a hidden gem known to few outsiders), and reaches the Aberdeen Promenade. It captures iconic sights such as the Ap Lei Chau Bridge, traditional fishing boats, and the remaining Tai Pak Floating Restaurant.
Furthermore, the zine records various scenes within the housing estate, including the Silver Cafe—which has been in operation since Wah Fu Estate was completed in the late 1960s—and the estate’s unique architectural designs. As the Wah Fu Estate redevelopment project is set to begin, this epoch-making residential complex built along the hillside will soon be a sight of the past. The journey concludes at Waterfall Bay, known as the "Fu Lam Flying Waterfall," one of the "Eight Views of Hong Kong."
The first edition was exhibited at various local and international art book fairs, including Hong Kong ZINE YO! FEST, KL Zine Etc in Kuala Lumpur, Taipei Art Book Fair 2025, Bookery in Macau, and UNFOLD Macau. It has been collected by bookstores and enthusiasts worldwide and is included in the Asia Art Archive Zine Collection.
Differing in size from the first edition, this new version is printed on 4R art paper and is entirely hand-bound. The printing colors have been specially fine-tuned based on the original edition, and nine new photographs have been added, bringing the total to 33 works, including the front and back covers.
Additionally, an NFC chip is embedded in the cover, allowing readers to watch a time-lapse video of the entire production process.
To support Toby’s ongoing creative journey, this edition is strictly limited to 30 copies worldwide, available while supplies last. As each copy is entirely handmade, please allow approximately seven working days for shipping after your order is placed.
