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Paul's Records
How a Refugee from the Vietnam War Found Success Selling Vinyl on the Streets of Hong Kong
Published by Blacksmith Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
As a youth in Saigon's Chinatown of the 1960s and 70s, Paul Au was greatly affected by American 'hippie' culture and Rock & Roll. He was smuggled into Hong Kong in 1974 to escape the South Vietnamese military draft. At first living in rooftop squats, he started to trade used vinyl records on the streets of Kowloon, and finally established an underground reputation for his eclectic blend and unending supply of recorded music.
Product Details
- Publisher: Blacksmith Books (January 7, 2016)
- Length: 136 pages
- ISBN13: 9789881376435
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Raves and Reviews
Paul is a loyal vinyl collector and I admire his dedication. His collection of vinyl LPs is beyond words. He's like a vinyl madman who hasn't even had the time to listen to them all.
– Uncle Ray Cordeiro, MBE, RTHK Radio 3, Hong Kong
Paul's Records solidifies Andrew Guthrie's status as the most perceptive, and astute, observer of the lingering appeal of recording and cassette culture in post-colonial Hong Kong. His book combines a quirky sensibility with impeccable musical taste, and can be read as both a historical account and a lyrical paean to a distinctive mode of listening. Paul's Records is augmented by an eloquent coterie of photographs whose layout is as significant as their content.
– Giorgio Biancorosso, Associate Professor, Department of Music, The University of Hong Kong
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