Sunset Survivors focus on the people keeping traditional industries alive
Hong Kong’s Sunset Survivors unique history and character
William Kam, Fortune Teller
Sunset Survivors street-savvy entrepreneurs
Sunset Survivors tells the stories of Hong Kong’s traditional tradesmen and women through stunning imagery and candid interviews.
Mrs. Dai, Shoe Shiner
The book by Lindsay Varty with photography by Gary Jones was published in 2019.
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Chan Lok Choi, Birdcage Maker
Covering a myriad of curious professions that are quickly falling into obscurity, from fortune telling to face threading, readers will find themselves immersed in the streets of old Hong Kong.
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Sunset Survivors is a celebration of Hong Kong’s cultural identity.
Mr. Lee, Knife Sharpener
Filled with interviews, photographs and little-known facts about the city’s twilight industries, Sunset Survivors is, above all, a tribute to those who keep the flame burning and preserve the memory of these hardy men and women.
Wong Siu-Ping, Bakery owner & baker
In the introduction to the book, Lindsay Varty said: “It was this very man, in all his gentle stoic charm, who inspired the writing of this book and the need to document Hong Kong’s dwindling cultures amid the electrifying pace of modern society.
Mak Ping Lam, Traditional Chinese Chop Maker
This simple encounter led to the discovery of dozens of other street-savvy, traditional entrepreneurs who have devoted their entire lives to ancient and increasingly forgotten practices.”
Gao Tak Tin, Shanghainese barber
“And so, as these sunset survivors continue to slowly pass away, so too will a unique slice of Hong Kong’s history and character.
Celebration of the hardy few who have battled the odds and survived
This book hopes to capture a glimpse of the hardy few who have battled the odds and continue to run their businesses today.”
Raymond Lam, Bamboo Steamer Maker
Lindsay Varty is a British Macanese woman raised in Hong Kong.
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As a young girl, Lindsay’s parents would take her to eat congee with the locals in Sham Shui Po, order snacks from dai pai dongs, and get their shoes fixed at street-side cobblers.
Wu Ding Keung, Metal Stencil Maker
Now a writer and professional rugby player for the city, Lindsay lives and breathes Hong Kong and remains fascinated by its culture and history.
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Her parents wanted their children to discover the real Hong Kong and to know its people.
The book is a tribute to that wish.
Poignant images of Hong Kong culture and history
Gary Jones is a Hong Kong based art director and photographer.
Kan Hon Wing, Qi Pao Tailor
Originally from the UK, Gary has lived in Hong Kong since 1990. He has been in the creative business since 1978, working as a designer and creative director in both London and Hong Kong.
Mrs. Ho, Traditional Scales Maker
Fascinated by photography from his years at college, he specializes in food, portrait and documentary photography.
Tsui Man Pan, Sugar Cane Juice & Turtle Shell Jelly Shop Owner
More about Sunset Survivors: Meet the people keeping Hong Kong’s traditional industries alive by Lindsay Varty with photography by Gary Jones is at: www.sunsetsurvivors.com
Wong Tak Kam, Rice Shop owner
The hardcopy book of Sunset Survivors: Meet the people keeping Hong Kong’s traditional industries alive is available for purchase through Black Smith Books: www.blacksmithbooks.com
