Events

We hold book launch parties and other events throughout the year. Check this page to see what's coming next, or sign up for our mailing list to be kept updated. Click the pictures to see full-size versions of the flyers.
15th June 2008 BOOK LAUNCH The Dragon's Back A book signing by children’s author and artist Thea Whittington. Chinese fung shui tells us there is a dragon inhabiting every green valley, protective of the mountains and its route to the sea. Hiking into the hills of Hong Kong for a weekend picnic, Siu Ming and his parents suddenly find their path blocked by a forest fire. Can the mountain dragon help? Or is the mythical creature equally at risk from the actions of careless human beings? Where: Outside the St. John’s Cathedral Bookstore, in the green environs of St. John’s Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong When: Sunday June 15th 2008, 10:00am-12:00noon Enquiries: 2868 2848
14th April 2008 LITERARY DINNER Alain Robert, the Human Spider Acclaimed daredevil Alain Robert joins HK Magazine for a literary dinner at SoHo SoHo. Alain will introduce his new memoir With Bare Hands – the true story of his dramatic life as the world's greatest urban climber. Alain has scaled over 70 skyscrapers worldwide, using nothing but his bare hands. He has always been determined to become a top climber. When he was just 12, he climbed eight floors to get into the family apartment because he had forgotten his keys. Alain trained on the unforgiving cliffs of southern France, climbing free solo. This meant climbing with no ropes for protection. In 1982, he fell 15 metres head first. He suffered a five-day coma and multiple fractures: to his cranium, nose, wrists, elbows, pelvis and heels. The prognosis was that he would never climb again, but this didn't stop him. In 1994, Alain climbed his very first skyscraper in Chicago and the real Spiderman was born. He realized that he enjoyed conquering the impossible, and so he began travelling the world searching for the skyscraper of his dreams. Many people ask whether it is madness to undertake such perilous ascents without using safety equipment. But in Alain's view, it is madness not to follow your dreams! Where: Soho Soho, 1/F, 4-8 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong When: Monday 14th April, 7:30pm What: HK$400 includes a glass of wine, a three-course dinner and tea or coffee Enquiries: 2850 5065 or www.asia-city.com/events. Tickets on sale at all Dymocks stores.
14th April 2008 BOOK LAUNCH With Bare Hands: The true story of Alain Robert, the real-life Spiderman Overcoming vertigo – and countless injuries which left him officially disabled – the Human Spider has scaled over 70 skyscrapers worldwide: from the Petronas Towers in Malaysia to Taipei 101, from Chicago’s Sears Tower to the Cheung Kong Centre. The flamboyant Frenchman has gained international fame and raised thousands of dollars for charity, but has also been arrested, beaten and prosecuted. Join us for French refreshments at Bookazine as the daredevil launches his new autobiography: the inspiring story of a man who has conquered fear and exceeded his own limits: the world’s greatest urban climber. Where: Bookazine, 3/F, Prince's Building, Central, Hong Kong When: Monday 14th April, 12:30-2:00pm What: Wine and canapes sponsored by www.wineshop.hk RSVP: enquiries@bookazine.com.hk Tel: 2525 0218
6th December 2007 BOOK LAUNCH King Hui: The Man Who Owned All the Opium in Hong Kong Scandal and corruption, drugs and pirates, triads and flower boats; the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong and the Communist takeover of Canton. Peter Hui was there. He knew everybody and saw everything. This is the real story of Hong Kong, told with the rich flavours of the street. “This is a true story but it reads like a novel. It is a cracking read.” — David Tang Join us for drinks in the library of The China Club as we launch Jonathan Chamberlain’s latest book. 50% of proceeds to the HK Down Syndrome Association. Where: The China Club, 13/F, The Old Bank of China Building, Bank Street, Central, Hong Kong When: Thursday 6th December, 6:00-7:30pm What: Free of charge, all welcome Enquiries: 2521 8888
17th October 2007 BOOK LAUNCH Sketches of Sai Kung The Sai Kung Peninsula is Hong Kong’s back garden – a place where people go to swim, hike, eat seafood alfresco, and otherwise escape the city. But besides the popular beaches and waterfront restaurants, there is an abundance of hidden attractions, and Lorette E. Roberts has discovered them for this book. Meet the artist over complimentary wine and cheese at Bookazine. Where: Bookazine, 3/F, Prince's Building, Central, Hong Kong When: Wednesday 17th October, 6:30-8:00pm What: Wines sponsored by www.wineshop.hk RSVP: enquiries@bookazine.com.hk Tel: 2525 0218
13th October 2007 BOOK SIGNING Sketches of Sai Kung Enjoy a day out in Sai Kung Town and have your book signed by the author of Sketches of Sai Kung. Steamers serves food and drinks all afternoon. Where: Steamer's Bar & Restaurant, G/F, 18-32 Chan Man Street, Sai Kung When: Saturday 13th October, 2:00-4:00pm More info: steamers@netvigator.com Tel: 2792 6991
18th September 2007 BOOK LAUNCH Hong Kong On Air in Macau Television news, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie come together in the city of high rollers, thanks to Bookachino and Macau Business. Where: Bookachino cafe/bookshop, #434 Rua Cidade de Santarem, NAPE, Macau When: Tuesday 18th September, 6:30-8:00pm What: Free entry, all welcome RSVP: bookachino@gmail.com Tel: (853) 2872 3362
14th September 2007 BOOK LAUNCH Hong Kong On Air As the Hong Kong handover boom fizzles into the Asian economic bust, a young American couple’s marriage and careers tumble into a maze of television news, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie. Relive 1997 over wine, cheese and media gossip as we launch Muhammad Cohen’s debut novel! Where: Bookazine, 3/F, Prince's Building, Central, Hong Kong When: Friday 14th September, 6:30-8:00pm What: Free entry, wines sponsored by www.wineshop.hk RSVP: enquiries@bookazine.com.hk Tel: 2525 0218
18th-24th July 2007 BOOK FEST Hong Kong Book Fair 2007 Come and see us at the Independent Publishers of Hong Kong stand, GHF06 in the Grand Hall, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Many of our books are deep-discounted, but only this week! Buy now or grind your teeth in regret all summer. Where: GHF06, Grand Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai When: Wednesday 18th July -- Tuesday 24th July How much: Entry HK$25
25th March 2007 AUTHOR EVENT Signing in Stanley Come and meet popular artist Lorette Roberts as she signs copies of Sketches of Stanley in Stanley itself. The new Dymocks bookshop is right in the middle of Stanley Market -- stop in and see Lorette as part of your Sunday afternoon on the southside! Where: Dymocks, G/F, 80 Stanley Main Street, Stanley When: Sunday 25th March, 2:30pm Contact: 2813 8070 for enquiries
17th March 2007 AUTHORS EVENT Books + Cha Independent Publishers of Hong Kong presents BOOKS + CHA, an evening of great books and great tea, plus the launch of an electronic book NOON to MIDNIGHT, 12 HOURS OF HONG KONG. The event is in collaboration with Lock Cha Teahouse, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Mackie Study and Pumpernickel Cafe. The event draws on the long cultural connection between books and tea in Chinese culture: for centuries, the teahouse was a meeting place for writers and visual artists. Where: Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wanchai, Hong Kong When: 6:30 – 8:30pm, Saturday 17th March 2007 What: Free entry, author talks, tea demonstration, drinks and snacks on consumption basis
13th January 2007 CITY FESTIVAL 2007 The Making of a Book in 12 Hours Stop by the Fringe Club on Saturday 13th January, write or draw our city as you see it, and help us make a book in 12 hours. Where: The Economist Gallery, The Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong When: Saturday 13 January, 12 noon to 12 midnight What: Free of charge. All welcome!
25th November 2006 OUTDOOR BOOK FAIR Literature in the Park Blacksmith Books and IPHK will be exhibiting at the second phase of the Wan Chai Book Festival: an open-air event in Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, on the weekends of 17-19 Nov and 24-26 Nov 2006. Free entry. Find us at booth P2B. More info at the official website.
22nd August 2006 AUTHOR EVENT Yeeshan Yang Yeeshan Yang will be speaking over dinner about her research into Hong Kong's sex industry. Where: Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong When: Tuesday 22 August, 7.30pm What: Dinner $175 members, HK$250 non-members How: Call 2521 1511 to book your place
22nd June 2006 BOOK LAUNCH Cairo Party Join us over a glass of wine at Bookazine on Thursday 22nd June, as we celebrate the launch of local author Sayed Gouda's new novel, Once Upon a Time in Cairo. Where: Shop 309, 3/F Prince's Building, Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong When: Thursday 22 June, 1.00-2.00pm What: Free of charge. All welcome!
16th March 2006 SMALL PRESS EVENT Small Press Party Come and mingle with a friendly bunch of writers, artists and publishers at one of Central's most laid-back bars. Outdoor seating available. Participating presses: Blacksmith Books, Enrich Culture, Haven Books, the International Association of Theatre Critics, Kubrick, MCCM Creations, Oxfam HK, Proverse, and Sixth Finger Press. Where: Club 71, 67 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong When: Thursday 16 March, 6.00-9.00pm What: Free entry, happy hour cash bar, book prize giveaways!
12th March 2006 HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL LITERARY FESTIVAL EVENT Readings at the Cathedral Family Matters -- Visiting and local authors share readings on the theme of families at a special literary event at the cathedral. Featuring Gillian Bickley, Sayed Gouda, David McKirdy, Rosemary Sayer, Karmel Schreyer and Elsie Tu. Hosted by the Rev. Matthew Vernon. Where: St. John's Cathedral, Central, Hong Kong When: Sunday 12 March, 6.00pm What: Free entry
13th August 2005 SMALL PRESS EVENT Small Press Coffee Meet nine authors and illustrators over coffee and snacks in a casual coffee-house environment. Participating presses are MCCM Creations, Sixth Finger Press, Blacksmith Books, Step Forward and the International Association of Theatre Critics. Where: Pumpernickel Cafe, 4/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong When: Saturday 13 August, 2.30-5.00pm What: HK$48 includes coffee refills and small buffet
18th April 2005 DOUBLE BOOK LAUNCH Soho Books & Gourmet Food Soho is an area with its own village atmosphere, and is synonymous with good food. Popular local artist Lorette Roberts is behind Sketches of Soho, a book which brings this district to life in vivid detail. Lori Granito, one of Soho's pioneering restaurateurs, is author of Simple Gourmet, a guide to entertaining at home. Come and join them both over a glass of wine and some delicacies from the heart of Soho. Where: Bookazine, Shop 309, 3/F, Prince's Building, Central, Hong Kong When: Monday 18th April 2005, 6.30pm What: Free of charge. All welcome!
8th March 2005 BOOK LAUNCH PARTY Sketches of Soho The John Batten art gallery in Soho is the venue for the launch of Sketches of Soho, the latest book by Lorette Roberts. Join us for a glass of wine and view the original sketches used in the book. The artist will be present to sign books and chat about Soho. Entry is free of charge. All welcome! Where: John Batten Gallery, G/F 64 Peel Street, Soho, Central When: Tuesday 8 March, 6-9pm
6th March 2005 SMALL PRESS EVENT small press dim sum Enjoy dim sum in a classic setting, with social commentators, children's book authors, poets, designers and illustrators from seven small presses, all based in Hong Kong. Where: The Grand Stage, 2/F (Old) Western Market, 323 Des Voeux Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong When: Sunday 6 March, 12-2pm What: HK$60 includes dim sum An event truly "made in Hong Kong" -- traditional dim sum in one of Hong Kong's oldest buildings, a chance to meet the people behind some of Hong Kong's most original books, and memorable performances by more than a dozen Hong Kong-based verbal or visual artists, who will also be happy to discuss their books and/or sign copies. Participants include Blacksmith Books, MCCM Creations, No Hurry Workshop, Oxfam Hong Kong, Proverse, Step Forward and Sixth Finger Press. Cash sales only for books. Number of seats is limited by the nature of the venue.