Faultlines

Foreword by Hsi Hsia-hung and Chen Hsia-min In resonant alignment: Lo Kwai-cheong, Mika@Happy Kongner, Tsui Hei-man, Mu Yu -- Where language ends, meaning surges like subterranean fire. The first personal collection from Ye Tsz-chung, former editor-in-chief of "Sample." Knowledge ✕ Sensibility | Technology ✕ Art: Never in Opposition. In 1876, Bell invented the telephone, a new machine to receive voices from beyond the grave. In 1980, Roland Barthes published "Camera Lucida: Reflections on Photography," exploring how images preserve the love for the departed. The rupture of relationships and the longing for others intersect with the development of technology and art. In an era of rapid change, where messages dissolve in the torrent of communication, might there be our own unique way to connect with the unknown? From analyzing the lyrics of Wyman Wong through the theories of Jacques Derrida; Reading the novels of Italo Calvino and Tom McCarthy; Deconstructing the films of Christopher Nolan and Ryusuke Hamaguchi; Focusing on Roland Barthes's writings to explore how writing and rereading can become an outlet for grief. "Faultlines" is the debut essay collection by Ye Tsz-chung, featuring 31 pieces of prose, notes, and critiques that explore themes such as communication, memory, and mourning. While extensively referencing diverse sources, the collection remains deeply rooted in an examination of Hong Kong's urban experience, transforming everyday walks and minibus journeys into vessels of emotion. The keyword "Fault" in the title signifies errors and flaws, but also denotes the fissures between geological strata and anomalies or malfunctions in electrical circuits. When cracks run deep, they reach unexpected places. Thus, the "faultlines" in the title precisely point to flawed discourse, fractured layers of earth, and tangled circuits. Recognizing these divisions and gaps necessitates a crossing. "If there are faultlines, then we can believe there is a possibility of connection between the two ends." — While fragmented life may create barriers to communication, it may not be impossible to overcome crises by deciphering the codes of various media. By listening closely to the subtle noise of things and reassembling textual fragments, we can still create a lyrical path for this generation. -- Pages: 336 Interior Color: Duotone Binding: Paperback Category: Essays / Criticism / Hong Kong Literature