{"title":"Liu Heung Shing","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eLiu Heung Shing\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished photojournalist recognised for his exceptional ability to capture significant historical moments with incredible nuance and depth. Known for his masterful storytelling through the lens, Liu Heung Shing provides readers with a unique perspective on pivotal events and places, making his works a prized addition to any travel and adventure enthusiast's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis renowned work, \u003cem\u003eShanghai: A History in Photographs, 1842 - Today\u003c\/em\u003e, is a testament to his profound connection with the city and its transformation over the centuries. Through carefully curated images, Liu offers an insightful journey through Shanghai’s vibrant history, blending the city's past with its dynamic present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiu Heung Shing's books are not merely collections of photographs; they serve as educational and engaging narratives that transport readers across time and space. Perfect for those who seek a deeper understanding of cultural shifts and urban evolutions, his works are both enlightening and visually stunning, making them indispensable for anyone fascinated by the intersections of history and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shanghai-a-history-in-photographs-1842-today-by-liu-heung-shing-9780670080908","title":"Shanghai: A History in Photographs, 1842 - Today","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern city of Shanghai rose up from truly 'muddy' origins, both in the soft subsoil its foundations were built upon and its early economy based on a trade in opium, or 'foreign mud'. Forced open to the British by the unequal Treaty of Nanking in 1842, Shanghai did what it does best—it beat the odds to become a 'bawdy and gaudy' metropolis that, 168 years later, commands a place in the contemporary imagination unlike any other city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite civil war, invasion, revolution, and famine, Shanghai has continued to be a byword for style, culture, business, and opportunity, leading the way for China's ongoing boom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShanghai: A History in Photographs, 1842 - Today\u003c\/em\u003e unravels the origins of today's Shanghai, exploring the forces that shaped the city through rare archive photographs, images from private collections, and original commissions from the world's top contemporary photographers. This is the story of China—told through the prism of the country's most international city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a foreword by Paul French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072363020524,"sku":"9780670080908","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15482543482426.jpg?v=1765097800"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/liu-heung-shing.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}