The neon signs of Hong Kong have been part of the city’s visual identity for decades. Unfortunately in the last fifteen years, 90% of the neon signs have been removed. This photographic work is made with a format that has also disappeared: instant photography, type 100 (Polaroid 125i, 669 & Fujifilm FP-100c). The project was made from 2012 to 2019. More than two-thirds of the neon signs in the book no longer exist.
The book is a tribute to the visual heritage, design, typography and people who created and shaped these neon signs and also to Hong Kong and also to Hong Kong that is entering an uncertain future.
A contemplative documentary, directed by Pascal Greco, about those neon signs and the people who made them, Master Wu, Master of neon light manufacture and Master Fung Siu Wah, Master of Chinese calligraphy, is only availble on a private streaming link via a QR Code in the book.
Out of print.
Co-published by Infolio Editions and Mccm Creations with Chambre Noire | 2021 Pascal Greco 170 Polaroids & Fujifilms - neon signs 288 pages | 17,5 x 23 cm | Design by Nask Cover in canvas, bound and sewn by hand | Color offset 3 languages, English, Chinese, French Limited to 650 copies
