Kwan Esther (12 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Bilingual. Written by Leung Ping-kwan in the 1980s and 1990s, this volume of poetry evokes the complexity of Hong Kong city life in the critical moments preceding the 1997 handover. The poet muses upon the problems of cultural identity and the passing of time, and explores the relationship between poetry and other genres and media within a cross-cultural and cross-border context. An introduction by Ackbar Abbas in the original edition relates Leung's writing to the cultural and political space of Hong Kong in the 1990s. This expanded bilingual version adds a new essay by Esther Cheung, and also a recent conversation between Leung and three critics, which provides insights on how Leung's poetry still resonates powerfully after two decades. The book invites readers to look afresh at Leung's meditative poetry and probe into the contradictory realities of this changing postcolonial city.…

Hardback. Condition: New. Written by Leung Ping-kwan in the 1980s and 1990s, this volume of poetry evokes the complexity of Hong Kong city life in the critical moments preceding the 1997 handover. The poet muses upon the problems of cultural identity and the passing of time, and explores the relationship between poetry and other genres and media within a cross-cultural and cross-border context. An introduction by Ackbar Abbas in the original edition relates Leung's writing to the cultural and political space of Hong Kong in the 1990s. This expanded bilingual version adds a new essay by Esther Cheung, and also a recent conversation between Leung and three critics, which provides insights on how Leung's poetry still resonates powerfully after two decades. The book invites readers to look afresh at Leung's meditative poetry and probe into the contradictory realities of this changing postcolonial city.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Esther and Hannah were born thirty minutes apart and spent the next three decades being mistaken for each other.This is the story of growing up as identical twins in a Chinese-Malaysian family, illustrated with hand-drawn doodles throughout because some memories needed more than words. Grandpa made them wear three layers of shorts, so bus thieves couldn't steal their pocket money. Mum had a rotan collection that never seemed to run low. Among their many pets was a rooster who wanted to be king.You don't need to have grown up in Malaysia to recognize the chaos of sibling rivalry, or the very specific weirdness of being mistaken for someone else your whole life.Inside, you'll find: A full hand-doodled memoir that's quick to readYears of schooling that involved more exams and more Mandarin than either of them signed up forA grandparents chapter that sneaks up on youThe family pets! The ones they love and remember foreverThe rock-paper-scissors game that ended up deciding their futureTwo girls, two cities, one shared Facebook profile for yearsA glossary tucked in the back, for anyone who needs itIt reads less like a memoir and more like scrolling through the world's best childhood group chat.Whether you grew up Malaysian, Singaporean, or just grew up with a sibling who drove you crazy, this book's for you!Got a sibling or a twin of your own? This one makes a genuinely good gift. short, funny, and the kind of book that gets read in one sitting and then handed straight to them to say "this is so us." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Bilingual. Written by Leung Ping-kwan in the 1980s and 1990s, this volume of poetry evokes the complexity of Hong Kong city life in the critical moments preceding the 1997 handover. The poet muses upon the problems of cultural identity and the passing of time, and explores the relationship between poetry and other genres and media within a cross-cultural and cross-border context. An introduction by Ackbar Abbas in the original edition relates Leung's writing to the cultural and political space of Hong Kong in the 1990s. This expanded bilingual version adds a new essay by Esther Cheung, and also a recent conversation between Leung and three critics, which provides insights on how Leung's poetry still resonates powerfully after two decades. The book invites readers to look afresh at Leung's meditative poetry and probe into the contradictory realities of this changing postcolonial city.…

Hardback. Condition: New. Written by Leung Ping-kwan in the 1980s and 1990s, this volume of poetry evokes the complexity of Hong Kong city life in the critical moments preceding the 1997 handover. The poet muses upon the problems of cultural identity and the passing of time, and explores the relationship between poetry and other genres and media within a cross-cultural and cross-border context. An introduction by Ackbar Abbas in the original edition relates Leung's writing to the cultural and political space of Hong Kong in the 1990s. This expanded bilingual version adds a new essay by Esther Cheung, and also a recent conversation between Leung and three critics, which provides insights on how Leung's poetry still resonates powerfully after two decades. The book invites readers to look afresh at Leung's meditative poetry and probe into the contradictory realities of this changing postcolonial city.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 280.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 280.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 280.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Esther and Hannah were born thirty minutes apart and spent the next three decades being mistaken for each other.This is the story of growing up as identical twins in a Chinese-Malaysian family, illustrated with hand-drawn doodles throughout because some memories needed more than words. Grandpa made them wear three layers of shorts, so bus thieves couldn't steal their pocket money. Mum had a rotan collection that never seemed to run low. Among their many pets was a rooster who wanted to be king.You don't need to have grown up in Malaysia to recognize the chaos of sibling rivalry, or the very specific weirdness of being mistaken for someone else your whole life.Inside, you'll find: A full hand-doodled memoir that's quick to readYears of schooling that involved more exams and more Mandarin than either of them signed up forA grandparents chapter that sneaks up on youThe family pets! The ones they love and remember foreverThe rock-paper-scissors game that ended up deciding their futureTwo girls, two cities, one shared Facebook profile for yearsA glossary tucked in the back, for anyone who needs itIt reads less like a memoir and more like scrolling through the world's best childhood group chat.Whether you grew up Malaysian, Singaporean, or just grew up with a sibling who drove you crazy, this book's for you!Got a sibling or a twin of your own? This one makes a genuinely good gift. short, funny, and the kind of book that gets read in one sitting and then handed straight to them to say "this is so us." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…