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The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye

by Sonny Liew
The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye
The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye

Fictional biography of a forgotten Singaporean artist.

The book weaves an intricate tapestry of Singapore's history through the lens of Chan Hock Chye, a character whose creative journey mirrors the nation’s transformation. Sonny Liew's innovative storytelling, rich with original illustrations, offers not just a visual treat but a poignant narrative that resonates with anyone interested in the convergence of art, history, and passion. It's a masterpiece that is both informative and deeply touching, reflecting the soul of a country and the spirit of an artist.

  • Singapore Literature Prize for English Fiction (2016)
  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia, Best Publication Design, and Best Writer/Artist (for Sonny Liew) AND nominated for Best Graphic Album—New, Best Coloring (for Sonny Liew), and Best Lettering (for Sonny Liew) (2017)
  • Singapore Book Award for Book of the Year and Best Book Cover Design (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye

by Sonny Liew
ISBN: 9789810731069
Authors: Sonny Liew
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2015-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, Biographies & Memoirs, Art, History
Related Topics: Art and Photography, History, Biography, Politics, Asia, Historical
Goodreads rating: 4.47
(rated by 3265 readers)

Description

The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye is a biography showcasing the life and work of Chan Hock Chye, a pioneering but largely forgotten comics artist in Singapore. With a career spanning more than five decades, from pre-independent Singapore through its three Prime Ministers, Chan’s work reflects the changing political and economic environment in Singapore. Containing Chan’s original illustrations, paintings, and sketches, this is a groundbreaking work and labour of love aimed at recapturing the portrait of an artist, whose deep passion for comics and country is given a fitting tribute by award-winning comics artist Sonny Liew.
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Fictional biography of a forgotten Singaporean artist.

The book weaves an intricate tapestry of Singapore's history through the lens of Chan Hock Chye, a character whose creative journey mirrors the nation’s transformation. Sonny Liew's innovative storytelling, rich with original illustrations, offers not just a visual treat but a poignant narrative that resonates with anyone interested in the convergence of art, history, and passion. It's a masterpiece that is both informative and deeply touching, reflecting the soul of a country and the spirit of an artist.

  • Singapore Literature Prize for English Fiction (2016)
  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia, Best Publication Design, and Best Writer/Artist (for Sonny Liew) AND nominated for Best Graphic Album—New, Best Coloring (for Sonny Liew), and Best Lettering (for Sonny Liew) (2017)
  • Singapore Book Award for Book of the Year and Best Book Cover Design (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.