Over Hong Kong (Odyssey Guides) (v. 5) [Hardcover]

Kasyan Bartlett (Author), Magnus Bartlett (Photographer), Richard Branson (Foreword)

Book Description

Series: Odyssey Guides | Publication Date: November 1999

For a appreciation Hong Kong's astonishing geographical, real of commercial and cultural diversity, nothing compares with the spectacular views in Over Hong Kong. Expanded to embrace the most up-to-date photography in a new 172 page format, this latest comprehensive volume of aerial images provides a unique and compelling bird's-eye perspective of one of the world's most exciting and dynamic cities.

In these pages you will quickly discover a futuristic city of towering skyscrapers rubbing shoulders with leafy regions of unspoilt natural beauty, rugged countryside and remote, sub-tropical islands. Over Hong Kong presents a fascinating insight into a bustling community and an inspiring city where the "can-do" spirit survives, yet where one can still get away from it all. With over 170 spectacular photographs, including extremely rare shots from the 1920s, complemented by detailed captions, this book provides an unforgettable look at one of the world's most extraordinary cities.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...This record of Hong Kong's progress is surely the most convincing way of affirming our city's continuing dynamism and growth. The Photographs are excellent and the text succinct and relevant... -- Victor Fung, Chairman, Hong Kong Trade Development Council

About the Author

Kasyan Bartlett came to Hong Kong over 15 years ago for a holiday and stayed. He is now managing director of the Odyssey group.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 172 pages
• Publisher: Odyssey Publications, Ltd. (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9622175066
• ISBN-13: 978-9622175068
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,489,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have any interest in modern HK this is the book., April 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Over Hong Kong (Odyssey Guides) (v. 5) (Hardcover)

Excellent book. Has exceedingly great pictures of modern HK, invaluable, really invaluable. That's about all I can say.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, April 21, 2000

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Dan (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Over Hong Kong (Odyssey Guides) (v. 5) (Hardcover)

This is THE book on Hong Kong. The pictures are amazing and show how enormus the city actually. The style is very much like the "Above" books by Robert Cameron, though this one has a map to show where the pictures were taken as well.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Aerial Photographic Book !, April 10, 2000

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Fernando Avila Ortiz (Mexico City, MEXICO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Over Hong Kong (Odyssey Guides) (v. 5) (Hardcover)

This book is made following the same style of Cameron's "Above" Series. Lots of old pictures compared to new ones, where you can see how much has HK changed in a short time. Amazing pictures of the skyscraper architecture of this outstanding city, aerial views of Central HK, Kowloon, the new airport, New Territories. This is a MUST HAVE book. One of the BEST aerial pictures book I have ever bought.