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Post by David Wong on Jun 19, 2012 0:52:18 GMT -5
Hi all, My six year project is now finished... a graphic novel (comic book) on the history of the Chinese to Gam Saan. It's been a heck of an effort, but I think it's worth it.  The book has now gone out to the publishers for printing. A special thanks to many of you on this Siyi forum, you've kept me going. The book will be officially launched this Fall and it's 240 pages. Here's a link to the publisher's website for some more info: www.arsenalpulp.com/bookinfo.php?index=369Thanks! David  |
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Post by helen on Jun 19, 2012 3:48:59 GMT -5
well done - let us know when it will be ready. I would be interested in getting a copy.
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Post by David Wong on Jun 26, 2012 16:00:45 GMT -5
Thanks Helen! The publishers undertook a soft launch of the book this week, making it available for advance orders from Amazon, Barnes and Noble etc... The title will be launched at the International Writers' Festival on Oct 16, 2012 in Vancouver... and I'll be speaking about it then. A Facebook page has also just been set up, and on it, are some sample pages: www.facebook.com/pages/Escape-to-Gold-Mountain-Graphic-Novel/464044880290611 |
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Post by David Wong on Sept 1, 2012 17:37:04 GMT -5
Advance copies for review has gone out this week, and a book tour will be starting in October. I'm happy that there's a lot of interest in my book I've just completed 30 interviews from around the world, and will be speaking on my book in California in November. Attached is a graphic depicting the original title of the book, the IRON Chink. This contraption was a fish gutting and cleaning machine built in the late 1800s, and was given the racist label after displacing the many Chinese workers in the cannery. My original title was changed at the last minute due to distributors having cold feet after the infamous Jeremy Lin "Chink in the Armor" incident   |
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Post by lachinatown on Sept 1, 2012 19:59:14 GMT -5
Great!
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Post by helen on Sept 2, 2012 4:25:40 GMT -5
Can't wait. Looking like a great book already.
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Post by David Wong on Sept 2, 2012 11:40:03 GMT -5
Thanks Helen!
And for our friends who can read Chinese, there will be a Chinese translated version later.
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Post by David Wong on Oct 9, 2012 3:28:33 GMT -5
Hi everyone. My book is released this week... here's a website link for it: www.escapetogoldmountain.comIt will be available at most North American bookstores, and online at Amazon and the publisher, Arsenal Pulp Press. Thanks. |
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