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Fan Ho: Hong Kong Yesterday

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Photographer

Fan Ho
Publisher

Gingko Press, Incorporated
ISBN

9780977882830
Publication Year

2006
Edition

First edition (Multiple subsequent printings through 2021)

Clothbound Hardcover with printed photo reproduction English 112 pages 24.8 x 27.9 cm 0.95 kg

Market Score Summary

Rarity 60.8/100 · Collector 62.3/100 · Deal 31.25/100 · Listings: 3 · Avg price: $460.84 · Min price: $363.37

Description

Hong Kong Yesterday presents a singular vision of mid-century Hong Kong by the award-winning photographer Fan Ho. This 112-page volume serves as a valuable visual testament to the city’s history, elegantly capturing slums, alleyways, marketplaces, and busy waterways before the era of total Westernization. Ho’s self-taught style is simultaneously abstract and humanistic, using brilliant light and composition to turn the “decisive moment” of daily life into poetic tableaus. Published by Modernbook Editions, this first volume of his seminal trilogy remains one of the most sought-after records of a now-modern city’s forgotten memories.

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Hong Kong Yesterday — Fan Ho Photography

News Fan Ho Photography

The Fan Ho Trust and Estate hold exclusive copyrights to ‘Hong Kong Yesterday,’ including all images and the perpetual calendar. For licensing, exhibition, and purchasing inquiries, contact information is provided on the website. Additional details can be found in the frequently asked questions. Read Article

Fan Ho: Hong Kong Yesterday 1950s–1960s

Feature sfomuseum.org April 2, 2026

The exhibition “Fan Ho: Hong Kong Yesterday 1950s–1960s” showcased the work of Fan Ho, a self-taught photographer, film director, and actor famous for capturing Hong Kong’s transformation into a major metropolitan center. Born in Shanghai in 1932, Fan Ho moved to Hong Kong at eighteen. His inspiration for photography came while coping with migraines, as walking the streets and taking photos helped him find relief. He is celebrated for his images of Hong Kong’s marketplaces, street life, and alleys during the 1950s and 60s, and had a distinguished film career, acting in and directing multiple award-winning films. Read Article

Photobook Review – Hong Kong Yesterday – Fan Ho

Review Will Adams Photo Blog Will Adams September 7, 2019

This review covers “Hong Kong Yesterday,” a photobook by Fan Ho, a Shanghai-born photographer and filmmaker who moved to Hong Kong in 1949. The book features a diverse collection of black and white images, ranging from candid street scenes to expressionistic compositions, many taken when Fan was just 19 or 20 years old. The photographs capture the atmosphere of Hong Kong’s past with a delicate tonal quality and artistic sensitivity. The book’s minimalist text enhances the contemplative flow of the images. Published by Gingko Press, this photobook is praised for its beautiful presentation and is a valuable addition for photography enthusiasts. Read Article

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