IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE MAN HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL LITERARY FESTIVAL 2009 [EVENT CODE 400G]
ONLY A VERY FEW PLACES LEFT! PAYMENT INFORMATION (BY ATM DEPOSIT OR ONLINE TRANSFER) IS UNDER THE BOOKING FORM, AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS DOCUMENT.
STOP PRESS! Distinguished Singapore poet, Edwin Thumboo, an Honorary Advisor to The Proverse Prize, will give a reading from his work.
Meet writers, poets, publishers and sponsors in one of the few heritage buildings left in Central Hong Kong, usually open only to members and friends! Get a feel for the burgeoning literary scene in Hong Kong, which is expanding by leaps and bounds, rich in varied talent and extending internationally.
Book collection of pre-ordered & pre-paid books for those unable to attend the Party & Programme: from 6.15 - 6.45pm.
Cash bar, book collection and book-signing of pre-ordered newly-launched books: available from 7.00pm (except during the programme).
Enjoy the programme, "CHANGING PLACES, CHANGING WORDS, CHANGING WORLDS". 7.45pm to 9.00pm approx.
Gerald Yeung, debut author of the hilarious and thoughtful, "Wannabe Backpackers: The Latin-American & Kenyan Journey of Five Spoiled Teenagers", joined by the friends who shared his journey, reads about his travels.
Tony Yip, Proverse Guest Editor, and Chief Translator of, "Moving House and Other Poems from Hong Kong", reveals his translation secrets.
American Caleb Kavon, author of the stunning novel, "The Monkey in Me: Confusion, Love & Hope under a Chinese Sky", gives his take on our future world.
ANCESTRAL VOICES. Reading by Edwin Thumboo, winner of many writing honours. Edwin Thumboo, Emeritus Professor and Professorial Fellow, National University of Singapore, has been involved in Singapore’s literary developments since 1951: editing, anthologising, initiating literary programmes.
Author and well-known Educationist, Dr Verner Bickley, MBE, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the English Speaking Union (HK) ("Forward to Beijing!"), will be present.
Poet Kate Rogers, whose well-received debut poetry collection, ("Painting the Borrowed House"), was launched by Proverse at the Festival last year, will attend.
A briefing will be given on how to enter for "THE PROVERSE PRIZE", for an unpublished book-length work of Non-fiction, Fiction or Poetry, submitted in English, open for entries for the first time this year.
PLEASE PRINT OUT, COMPLETE & MAIL THE APPLICATION FORM BELOW TO "PROVERSE HONG KONG" WITH YOUR PAYMENT. If you cannot print out the form, please send us your application in a letter, supplying the information required as indicated by this form.
To: Proverse Hong Kong, P.O. Box No. 259,Tung Chung Post Office, Tung Chung, Lantau Island, N. T., Hong Kong, SAR.
Subject: APPLICATION TO ATTEND "PROVERSE SURPRIZES"
Please reserve places at "Proverse Surprizes" for myself (name):
| "PROVERSE SURPRIZES" ADVANCE REGISTRANTS: ITEM | No. of places / books / (additional) books required | @ HKD | Total HKD |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROVERSE SURPRIZES:A (entry only (no book), for one person) | .... | 50.00 | .... |
| PROVERSE SURPRIZES:B (includes entry for one person, one copy of, "Wannabe Backpackers" (HKD98), TO BE LAUNCHED 11 March 2009. By advance payment only. Package not available at the door.) | .... | 98.00 | .... |
| PROVERSE SURPRIZES:C (includes entry for one person, one copy of' "The Monkey in Me" (HKD120), TO BE LAUNCHED, 11 March 2009. By advance payment only. Package not available at the door.) | .... | 120.00 | .... |
| ADDITIONAL PROVERSE BOOKS AVAILABLE BY ADVANCE ORDER | .... | …. | .... |
| Tommy Martin Spanking Goals & Toe Pokes, NEW | .... | 98.00 | .... |
| Tony Yip (ed) Moving House and Other Poems from Hong Kong (Chinese translation), NEW | .... | 88.00 | .... |
| Gillian Bickley Moving House and other Poems from Hong Kong (English) | .... | 98.00 | .... |
| Kate Rogers Painting the Borrowed House | .... | 98.00 | .... |
| Extra copy/ies, Caleb Kavon The Monkey in Me, TO BE LAUNCHED, 11 March 2009 | .... | 120.00 | .... |
| Extra copy/ies, Gerald Yeung Wannabe Backpackers, TO BE LAUNCHED, 11 March 2009 | .... | 98.00 | .... |
| Optional donation to The Proverse Prize (We suggest HKD100.) | .... | …. | .... |
| TOTAL ("PROVERSE SURPRIZES: A" OR "B" or "C"), additional book/s, donation) | ... | ... | .... |
| BOOKS COLLECTION ONLY (6.15pm-6.45pm): ITEM | No. of books required | @ HKD | Total HKD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Yeung Wannabe Backpackers | .... | 98.00 | .... |
| Caleb Kavon The Monkey in Me | .... | 120.00 | .... |
| Tommy Martin Spanking Goals & Toe Pokes | .... | 98.00 | .... |
| Tony Yip (ed) Moving House and Other Poems from Hong Kong (Chinese translation) | .... | 88.00 | .... |
| Gillian Bickley Moving House and other Poems from Hong Kong (English) | .... | 98.00 | .... |
| Kate Rogers Painting the Borrowed House | .... | 98.00 | .... |
| Optional donation to The Proverse Prize (We suggest HKD100.) | .... | …. | .... |
| TOTAL (Book/s only. No "Proverse Surprize" entry. Donation to The Proverse Prize) | ... | ... | .... |
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