Zolima CityMag’s New Book Available at M+ Alongside Henry Steiner Exhibition starting 15 June

Award-winning online magazine Zolima CityMag is launching the first print volume of its new Zolima Culture Guide with a deep dive into the work of Hong Kong’s father of graphic design: Henry Steiner. This year, Steiner celebrated his 90th birthday and the 60th anniversary of his graphic design firm, and a major new exhibition of his work will open at M+ museum on 15 June 2024. We are thrilled to announce that Zolima Culture Guide Vol 1: Henry Steiner’s Hong Kong will be open for public purchase alongside the inauguration of the exhibition. Our books will be available at the M+ bookstore.

On 15 June 2024, Billy Potts — one of the key writers of Henry Steiner’s Hong Kong, will also be interviewing Henry Steiner about his experience, how he shaped many iconic corporate identities of Hong Kong and what role does graphic design plays in communication. The foreword of Henry Steiner’s Hong Kong is written by Tina Pang, curator of the M+ exhibition Henry Steiner: The Art of Graphic Communication at M+.Henry Steiner’s Hong Kong marks a major milestone for Zolima CityMag, which is now expanding from digital to print with its new Zolima Culture Guide. After nine years as a leading authority on Hong Kong’s cultural, art and creative scene, Zolima’s creative team is expanding its efforts to include a series of books diving deep into everything that makes Hong Kong unique.

Over the last year, Zolima CityMag has been exploring how and what shaped Steiner’s projects through a series of 10 online articles. Henry Steiner’s Hong Kong expands that effort in a new collectible book. The publication explores Steiner’s vast body of work, examining how he crafted visual identities that have become ubiquitous, including those for HSBC and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how Steiner’s pioneering approach, blending Chinese and other Asian elements with Western design principles, not only captured the essence of Hong Kong’s “East meets West” spirit but also propelled the city onto the international stage.

In-depth coverage of more than 18 of Steiner’s projects explores how the designer has shaped the city since his arrival in 1961. Close looks at HSBC, Dairy Farm, Wellcome, the Peak Tower, Ocean Terminal and many more reveal how Steiner created graphic identities, banknotes and other documents that still influence Hong Kong and the world today. These projects didn’t just mirror Hong Kong’s evolution from a colonial outpost to a global financial powerhouse, they set the stage for it.

Steiner and beyond: the first Zolima Culture Guide

Henry Steiner’s Hong Kong marks a major milestone for Zolima CityMag, which is now expanding from digital to print with its new Zolima Culture Guide. After nine years as a leading authority on Hong Kong’s cultural, art and creative scene, Zolima’s creative team is expanding its efforts to include a series of books diving deep into everything that makes Hong Kong unique.

Brainchild of the Zolima CityGuide founder and editor-in-chief Nicole Andrianjaka de Surville, Zolima Culture Guide weaves together the city’s physical and cultural landscapes. With roughly four editions per year, each book will be curated around diverse themes to provide a rich tapestry of the city’s heritage, encompassing both its well-known landmarks and its hidden gems. Each guide will be available in separate English and traditional Chinese editions, catering to a wide audience eager to discover the essence of Hong Kong.

Insightful, inspiring and collectible

With an engaging layout by local Hong Kong firm MAJO Design, photography by May James, Kevin Mak, and William Furniss and illustrator Laine Tam, Henry Steiner’s Hong Kong is a taste of future Zolima Culture Guides to come. The quality and tone of the guides is a reflection of Zolima CityMag’s investment in quality storytelling. Readers can expect insightful and well-researched content presented in a lively and engaging manner, infused with detailed research about the topic, insights, and developments around Hong Kong, and a delightful listing of things to notice and do.

Each book is meticulously designed to be a collectible, transforming them into desirable objects for culture enthusiasts and bibliophiles alike. Zolima CityMag’s team with its contributors has come up with an infinite list of surprising features and has brought together a print tribute to the spirit of the city and each page is a testament to the enormous contribution of some of the most unique writers, editors, photographers and designers. The book is 152mm x 210mm with around 190 pages, making it an easy-to-carry collectible.

AvailabilityZolima Culture Guides will be available across Hong Kong at the following places: Bookazine, Eslite, G.O.D., Kelly & Walsh, Muji, M+ and more.

1. Zolima CityMag’s website: Pre-order your copy in English and Chinese on our website. Get 10% off with an early bird offer available by pre-ordering before 15 June 2024. Click here – https://zolimacitymag.com/henry-steiner-hong-kong-our-first-zolima-culture-guide/ Our e-shop page is set to launch by mid June.

2. Bookazine Social – Taikwun

Date: 20 June 2024 (Thu)

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Venue: Bookazine Social – Shop G07, G/F Parade Ground, Tai Kwun

Speaker: Billy Potts

Language: English

3. Eslite Books – Causeway Bay

Date: 21 June 2024 (Fri)

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Venue: Eslite, Hysan Place, Causeway Bay

Speaker: Billy Potts

Language: Cantonese

4. M+: Our books will be available for purchase alongside Henry Steiner’s exhibition at M+. Press is invited to attend any of the book launch events after sending in their RSVP to our team.