Trope Hong Kong

(Trope Publishing Co.)

Hong Kong is surely one of the world’s most photographed cities, especially in the age of social media, and this volume embraces the trend by featuring people who’ve become known for their Instagram snaps. But this is not a random array — there is genuine talent here, and the selection of emerging local and international photographers gives a variety of perspectives and stylistic bents.

The work is divided into chapters including street-level views and aerial shots, physical features like markets and transport, and defining elements such as density and night views, the latter of which provides some particularly enchanting shots. This combination of macro and micro and well-chosen aspects provides space for some finely conceived and well-executed observations that show the many faces of this metropolis. Each chapter also includes an index of locations for those who want to see the sights or capture them for themselves. The book should prove equally interesting for the curious traveller or the nostalgic former resident; for those of us who live here, it’s a diverting reminder of our unique built environment.