Alan Chan, the renowned designer with an impeccable eye for Asian
artifacts, has amassed a remarkable collection of over 10,000
exquisitely designed and crafted pieces.
This rare personal insight into the influences and inspirations behind
acclaimed Hong Kong designer and collector Alan Chan gives an intimate
view of the collection of objets he has fastidiously assembled
throughout his life, and the creative process they have informed.
The pioneering, award-winning, and self-taught designer is known for his
inventive and innovative designs. Effectively organized by theme, from
tea to dragons, and with an emphasis on objets produced for China Trade,
many of the elegant pieces photographed for this book showcase Chan's
insatiably inquiring mind. They offer insights into how his passion for
collecting drives his characteristically whimsical signature take on
East and West, tradition and innovation, where there is always a twist
of the unexpected. Part autobiography, part reflection on creativity, it
is full of insights into Chan's remarkable design process, making it a
treat for the eyes and a valuable resource for new and established
designers alike.