The first book in the Hong Kong Atlas series, which is a crucial first
step in expanding the English-language canon with a range of Hong Kong
voices. Authors in the series include a mix of established and emerging
authors, ranging from classic untranslated works to a new generation of
writers such as Liu Waitong.
Liu Waitong (b. 1975) is a poet, novelist, photographer, essayist,
and critic. He made his debut as a poet in 1995, and since then he has
published ten poetry collections and a novel. He has received a number
of literary awards in Hong Kong and Taiwan, including the HK Chinese
Literature Award.