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Richly illustrated with graphical design motifs, this fascinating book documents the contemporary changes and development in the packaging of chinese patent medicines and the retrospective changes in some chinese medicine shops since the mid19th century. Hong kong apothecary chinese posters, medicine packaging. Lavishly illustrated with graphical design motifs, this fascinating book also. A visual history of chinese medicine packaging free full read. Once inside, comfy sofas and bar stools await, along with the best chocolatecovered strawberry daiquiri in town. The book was championed with high regard in the hong kong print awards 2001. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. A visual history of chinese medicine packaging download. The little paris bookshops book apothecary the crown.
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Dear friends, the last day of our bookshop at the hong kong arts centre is now extended to 14 june 2014 saturday. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. These are the best book stores in hong kong to get lost in for hours. The death in hong kong last year of louis cha leungyung known to his readers as jin yong ended one of the great literary careers of. Vintage chinese medicine packaging in hong kong colourfreak. Hong kong apothecary is a eastern medicine packaging book by photojournalist simon go. Best fiction and nonfiction books, novels and memoirs that take place primarily in the city of hong kong. Some social and ethical complexities may be a bit much for younger kids, e. Journal posts grooming instagram styles more contact stock us become a retailer make an order. Author simon go has combed manufacturers, shops, and home medicine. Hong kong apothecary transports us to the exotic world of eastern medicine, a world of oils, powders, and pills cures for every known ailment from impotency to opium addiction.
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