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Chinatown Pretty : Fashion and Wisdom from Chinatown's Most Stylish Seniors Book

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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
ISBN
9781452175805

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10
1452175802
ISBN-13
9781452175805
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3038376664

Product Key Features

Book Title
Chinatown Pretty : Fashion and Wisdom from Chinatown's Most Stylish Seniors
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Subjects & Themes / Portraits & Selfies, Subjects & Themes / Street Photography, General, Subjects & Themes / Fashion
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Photography
Author
Valerie Luu, Andria Lo
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
27.9 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
7.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2019-056169
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"If you've ever strolled through a Chinatown coveting a 90-year-old woman's dazzlingly creative outfit, you're not alone. The new photography collection Chinatown Pretty features glam portraits of--and stirring stories of resilience from--trend-setting seniors in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Vancouver. These stylish pograve;h pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) will teach you how to stay strong during tough times--and pair leopard print with gingham."?-- O, the Oprah Magazine, "This book is an utter delight. Bay Area locals Valerie and Andria photographed extremely stylish seniors across six different Chinatowns. The stories and outfits are lovely and inspiring." -- The Glitter Guide -- -, "If you've ever strolled through a Chinatown coveting a 90-year-old woman's dazzlingly creative outfit, you're not alone. The new photography collection Chinatown Pretty features glam portraits of--and stirring stories of resilience from--trend-setting seniors in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Vancouver. These stylish pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) will teach you how to stay strong during tough times--and pair leopard print with gingham." -- O, the Oprah Magazine, "If you've ever strolled through a Chinatown coveting a 90-year-old woman's dazzlingly creative outfit, you're not alone. The new photography collection Chinatown Pretty features glam portraits of--and stirring stories of resilience from--trend-setting seniors in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Vancouver. These stylish pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) will teach you how to stay strong during tough times--and pair leopard print with gingham." -- O, the Oprah Magazine -- -, "If yours"ve ever strolled through a Chinatown coveting a 90-year-old womanrs"s dazzlingly creative outfit, yours"re not alone. The new photography collection Chinatown Pretty features glam portraits of-and stirring stories of resilience from-trend-setting seniors in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Vancouver. These stylish pograve;h pohs (grandmas) and gugrave;ng gungs (grandpas) will teach you how to stay strong during tough times-and pair leopard print with gingham."?- O, the Oprah Magazine, "This book is an utter delight. Bay Area locals Valerie and Andria photographed extremely stylish seniors across six different Chinatowns. The stories and outfits are lovely and inspiring." -- The Glitter Guide, "If you've ever strolled through a Chinatown coveting a 90-year-old woman's dazzlingly creative outfit, you're not alone. The new photography collection Chinatown Pretty features glam portraits of--and stirring stories of resilience from--trend-setting seniors in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Vancouver. These stylish poh pohs (grandmas) and gung gungs (grandpas) will teach you how to stay strong during tough times--and pair leopard print with gingham." -- O, the Oprah Magazine, "This book is an utter delight. Bay Area locals Valerie and Andria photographed extremely stylish seniors across six different Chinatowns. The stories and outfits are lovely and inspiring."?-- The Glitter Guide
Dewey Decimal
779.2
Synopsis
Humans of New York meets Advanced Style in Chinatown for a celebration of Chinese American culture, active old-age, and creative style., Chinatown Pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six Chinatowns. Andria Lo and Valerie Luu have been interviewing and photographing Chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and Instagram, Chinatown Pretty, since 2014. Chinatown Pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) everywhere--but it's also a life philosophy, mixing resourcefulness, creativity, and a knack for finding joy even in difficult circumstances. * Photos span Chinatowns in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Vancouver. * The style is a mix of modern and vintage, high and low, handmade and store bought clothing. * This is a celebration of Chinese American culture, active old-age, and creative style. Chinatown Pretty shares nuggets of philosophical wisdom and personal stories about immigration and Chinese-American culture. This book is great for anyone looking for advice on how to live to a ripe old age with grace and good humor--and, of course, on how to stay stylish. * This book will resonate with photography buffs, fashionistas, and Asian Americans of all ages. * Chinatown Pretty has been featured by Vogue.com, San Francisco Chronicle, Design Sponge, Rookie, Refinery29, and others. * With a textured cover and glossy bellyband, this beautiful volume makes a deluxe gift. * Add it to the shelf with books like Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton, Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen, and Fruits by Shoichi Aoki., Chinatown Pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six Chinatowns. Andria Lo and Valerie Luu have been interviewing and photographing Chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and Instagram, Chinatown Pretty, since 2014. Chinatown Pretty is a signature style worn by p h pohs (grandmas) and g ng gungs (grandpas) everywhere--but it's also a life philosophy, mixing resourcefulness, creativity, and a knack for finding joy even in difficult circumstances. - Photos span Chinatowns in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Vancouver. - The style is a mix of modern and vintage, high and low, handmade and store bought clothing. - This is a celebration of Chinese American culture, active old-age, and creative style. Chinatown Pretty shares nuggets of philosophical wisdom and personal stories about immigration and Chinese-American culture. This book is great for anyone looking for advice on how to live to a ripe old age with grace and good humor--and, of course, on how to stay stylish. - This book will resonate with photography buffs, fashionistas, and Asian Americans of all ages. - Chinatown Pretty has been featured by Vogue.com, San Francisco Chronicle, Design Sponge, Rookie, Refinery29, and others. - With a textured cover and glossy bellyband, this beautiful volume makes a deluxe gift. - Add it to the shelf with books like Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton, Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen, and Fruits by Shoichi Aoki.
LC Classification Number
TR681.A75L6 2020

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