For Heaven's Sake: Hong Kong's Paper Offerings for the Afterlife (Bilingual Ed.)

**A bilingual photo book on Hong Kong's paper offerings for the afterlife •The world of paper offerings is a microcosm of Hong Kong that reflects the city's aspirations, obsessions and desires. •Featuring 134 paper offerings with texts in both Chinese and English.** Discover the fascinating and moving world of Hong Kong’s paper offerings for the afterlife. These care packages for lost loved ones and ancestors in the next life include everything from creature comforts and simple everyday needs, to extravagant luxuries and curious fancies. Individually, each offering is a touching manifestation of love and devotion. Together, they form a microcosm of Hong Kong’s aspirations, obsessions, and desires. ISBN: 978-988-237-282-5 Binding: Hardcover Language: Traditional Chinese, English Pages：236 Size：185 x 170 mm **Author** Chris Gaul is a visual designer, writer and curator who takes a particular interest in the material culture of East Asia. He was born in Australia and over the past fifteen years has lived and worked in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China. He studied Design and International Studies at the University of Technology and Chinese language and culture at Yunnan Normal University in Kunming and National Cheng Kung University in Tainan. In addition to working as a visual designer, he teaches at the UTS School of Design, curates exhibitions and writes and lectures on material culture and design.