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NEWSLETTER
CHINA IN PRINT 2015
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A MESSAGE FROM PETER LAU
Happy New Year! Another year has
seemingly passed in the blink of an eye.
And in 2016, we face another year full of
challenges.
NEW APS TAIWAN
BRANCH
THE LAUNCH OF
SCHNEIDER MINI
STORAGE
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With the economy entering a period of
adjustment, the past six months have
changed the game for the printing
industry in Hong Kong. This is especially
true for a commercial printer such as Asia
One. We are now contending with stiffer
competition within a shrinking market.
So far, thanks to the hard work and
intelligence of staff members from all
departments, Asia One has performed
extraordinarily well in this difficult
environment. Although we haven’t met
our target of double-digit growth, our
performance is certainly the envy of our
competitors. While they have generally
adopted a defensive posture, we are
still driven by an entrepreneurial spirit.
Indeed, we opened a new branch of Asia
Premium Solutions Ltd in Taiwan last
summer, and in November we expanded
into a new business by setting up
Schneider Mini Storage.
In short, though we never neglect our
core printing business, Asia One is
always interested in exploring new
opportunities. We create our own
breakthroughs. Our efforts over the years
have even recognised by the Hong
Kong Young Industrialists Council, who
recently gave Asia One its Hong Kong
Awards for Industries - Upgrading and
Transformation Award.
We’re also known for caring about the
true core of our business: our staff
members. To that end, we recently
improved our work environment with the
addition of a new multifunction room on
14/F, and with new enhancements to our
already popular rooftop garden.
The challenges ahead of us in 2016 are
undoubtedly considerable. But as many
long-time staff members know, we have
surmounted greater challenges in the
past. Our teamwork and persistence will
ensure that Asia One keeps flourishing
for a long time to come.
INTERNAL NEWS
Kwong Kin Ting, Maggie
鄺健婷
WELCOME ON
BOARD
Sales Executive,
Sales Department
October
We have brought a lot of new talent
to Asia One over the past few
months. Let’s give a warm welcome
to all the members who have joined
us since July 2015.
Tsui Siu Tung, Tony
徐少東
September
Accounts Clerk,
Finance Department
So Sai Man
Wong Tak Fai, Danny
蘇世文
黃德輝
Typesetter,
AOMM Creative Ltd.
Supervisor,
Press Department
July
Wong Hin Fai
October
September
黃献輝
Driver,
Schneider Logistic Services Ltd.
Lau Hiu Wun
Cheung Leung Woon
劉曉韻
CTP Output Operator,
Asia One Graphic Ltd.
張良煥
Assistant,
Press Department
August
Lui Wai
呂偉
Assistant,
Binding Department
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September
October
Chan Wai Sum, Sean
陳慧心
Associate Design Director,
AOMM Creative Ltd.
Wong Yui Wah, Jonathan
黃銳華
November
Lai Yee Kei, Kaye
November
黎綺琪
December
Customer Service Officer,
Sales Department
Marketing Manager,
Sales Department
Yeung Chun Hei, Vincent
楊雋羲
Management Trainee,
Sales Department
Leung Kwong Chi, Daniel
December
November
Kwok Chi Wai
梁廣智
December
郭志威
Assistant Sales Manager,
Asia Premium Solutions Ltd.
Assistant,
Binding Department
Shek Kwai Ying
石桂英
Tea Lady,
HR & Admin Department
Lee Kin Cheong, Kent
李健昌
IT Manager,
IT Department
November
December
Wong Min On
December
黃綿安
Assistant,
Binding Department
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STAFF PROMOTIONS
Congratulations to all our colleagues who have received promotions
during the last six months. We appreciate their excellent efforts and
wish them continued success in their new positions.
Fong Cho Ki, Jackie
Shum Ngan Ming, Rachel
Assistant HR & Admin Manager,
HR & Admin Department
Sr. Sales Executive,
Sales Department
Peggy Wong
Sales Manager,
Sales Department
Ting Ka Wing, Henry
To Ka Man, Seci
Sr. Sales Executive,
Asia Premium Solutions Ltd.
Sr. Merchandiser,
Asia Premium Solutions Ltd.
Cheung Kin Hang, Jacky
Merchandising Manager,
Asia Premium Solutions Ltd.
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Sze Wing Ki, Pingki
Sze Chun Pang
Sr. Sales Executive,
Asia Premium Solutions Ltd.
Paper Cutting Supervisor,
Cutting Department
Yip Ho Yin, Ray
Head of Production,
Production Department
Lee Yuen Ki, Amy
Wong Tak Chun, Zenki
Assistant Business Development Manager,
AOMM Creative Ltd.
Colour Management Specialist,
Asia One Graphic Ltd.
Tong Yi Mei, Youme
Account Manager,
AOMM Creative Ltd.
Ngan Suk Wah
Colour Management Trainee,
Asia One Graphic Ltd.
Chan Ka Yu, Clare
Assistant Manager,
Art & Culture Business
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COMPANY ACTIVITIES
Staff Birthday Party
Being part of the Happy Family Campaign of Asia One, the birthday party held each
month at the rooftop garden is a good one for our staff members to share the joy
and warmness together.
2015 Christmas Party
In December, Asia One held its traditional
Christmas party on the rooftop garden. To
celebrate the joy together, staff members
enjoyed the delicious festive food together in
the afternoon.
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Farewell Dinner for Michelle
On 16 November, a farewell dinner was organized for Michell Tam to mark the
end of her 2804-day journey with Asia One. Michell joined Asia One in 2008 as a
Management Trainee. With her hard work and contribution, she was promoted to Sales
Manager. During her final year working at Asia One, Michelle put a lot of effort into
forming and promoting our new marketing services unit, AO+. She also participated
in our recent projects for Swire, China in Print 2015, etc. As Michelle’s husband was
assigned to work in Singapore, she decided to start a new page in life outside Hong
Kong with her family. Colleagues from different departments attended and wished her
goodbye. All the best to Michell and her family!
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Congratulations
Many good things cheered us up over the past six months.
Our warmest best wishes go out to Suzzette Pang,
Peggy Wong and Chester Lee, who just became parents.
Congratulations from all of us!
Organic Vegetables for Staff
Giving out free organic vegetables to staff
members twice a year is a usual practice of
Asia One. On 4 August, organic vegetables
planted by Mission Healthy Greens are sent
to Asia One. All the staff members are glad
to receive the fresh and healthy organic
treat.
Rooftop Garden Renovation
After the renovation in August, the Rooftop garden is now
a better place for staff members to take a break amid the
bustling work. Also, with the organic vegetables planted on
the rooftop, the environment is beautified by such greenery.
All departments are free to claim a piece of farmland and
enjoy farming. Stay tuned for the next harvest!
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
INDUSTRY & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTS
HS-HKCSS Youth Career Exploration Programme
In June, Asia One was invited to be a supporting organisation of the Youth
Career Exploration Programme (YCEP). A joint effort of Hang Seng Bank
and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, the programme aims to instil
young people with a positive approach to career development. Among the
programmes events were company tours of Asia One and a group project
competition which enabled students to develop and share their insights
on industry. Asia One Sales Director Andy Chan was invited to be one of
the competition judges. Winning students were given the job shadowing
opportunities at Asia One for a week, during which AOG’s Man Ho taught them
colour management skills.
Partner Employer Award
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business recently awarded its
Certificate of Partner Employer Award to Asia One.
The award came in recognition of Asia One’s active role in supporting local institutions
like the Vocational Training Council and the Hong Kong Design Institute with training
and employment opportunities for students and graduates.
HKDI Training Talk
On 28 October, Asia One Sales Director Andy Chan
and the human resources departments of Asia One and
Equity were invited to be speakers at a training talk held
by the Hong Kong Design Institute.
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Peter Lau shares insights on the Hong Kong printing industry
Last October, Asia One’s Peter Lau was invited by the Hong Kong Printers Association to be a briefing
session guest speaker for Foundation Diploma (Design) students at the Hong Kong Institution of
Vocational Education. In his talk, Lau gave students an overview of the Hong Kong printing industry’s
current status, and shared his views on the opportunities and challenges it faces in the future.
Business-School Partnership
Programme
Peter Lau attended the ‘Life Planning For a Bright
Future’ session at the Business-School Partnership
Programme celebration ceremony held at the Hong
Kong Science Park in early December. Organised
by the Education Bureau, the programme enlists
the business sector to help teenagers with career
planning. For his efforts on their behalf, Peter Lau
was awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation from
the Chief Executive of HKSAR.
SUPPORTING ART & CULTURE IN HONG KONG
Sowers Action Charity Concert
In 2015, Asia One has become the Bronze Sponsor of the Charity Concert organised by Sowers Action, which is a well-known
charitable organisation aiming to provide rural China children with education.
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HKIPF Fundraising
Dinner 2015
In November, the Hong Kong
International Photo Festival held
the fundraising dinner at Luk Yu
Tea House. As a close partner of
the HKIPF, Asia One sponsored a
table at the event, during which
guests enjoyed traditional dishes
and a thrilling exciting auction.
Konica Minolta Green Concert
The Hong Kong Seeing Eye Dog Service was the
beneficiary organisation of Konica Minolta’s latest
Green Concert for charity. Asia One and many
other organizations joined hands with Konica
Minolta in sponsoring such a meaningful event.
The final highlights of the charity concert were
the performances by Hacken Lee and Jinny Ng.
DONATIONS TO EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Asia One’s scholarship fund has donated over $750,000 over the years to support young talent and develop arts and culture in
Hong Kong.
HKBU AVA MVA Graduation Exhibition Opening Ceremony
As a Diamond Sponsor of the event, Asia One’s Managing Director, Peter Lau was invited to join in the fun at the HKBU Academy of
Visual Arts Master of Visual Arts Graduation Exhibition 2015 in July.
HKU Space Autumn 2015 Graduation Ceremony
In mid-October, Asia One’s Director of Administration Gene Lau attended HKU
Space’s graduation ceremony to present the Asia One scholarship to two
students of Postgraduate Diploma in Photography.
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COMPANY VISIT TOURS
Microfilm Competition of Printing 2015
In July, Asia One provided the venue and introduced the
basics of printing to students from the Film & Television Higher
Diploma Programme of HKDI. Later, the same students’
microfilm work won a Merit Award at the Microfilm Competition
of Printing 2015 organised by the Institute of Print Media
Professionals.
Supporting educational institutions
Asia One Tower welcomed a number of visitors from local
educational institutions in the last six months of 2015.
The groups included students from the Design Diploma
Programme of the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Training
(IVE), as well as design students learning editorial design
and publication technology, and primary students from
Aaplus English Education.
Each group received a comprehensive introduction to the
production line, including offset printing, digital printing, and
post-press processes. They also visited AOMM’s office, AO
Vertical Art Space and AO: The Photo Book Center during
the tour.
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BUSINESS BY BUSINESS
THE 2015 PREMIER PRINT AWARDS
Congratulations to Asia One Printing for winning a ‘Benny’ statue at the
Premier Print Awards. As well as gaining the top honour, Asia One also
took home three Awards of Recognition and six Certificates of Merit from
the event:
Best of Category – Wynn Baccarat Invitation 2015 (Invitations)
Awards of Recognition:
- Design Anthology – Issue 4 (Architectural/Art/Travel/Other magazines)
- Fan Ho: A Hong Kong Memoir (Art Books)
- A Hong Kong Memoir exhibition catalogue (Digital Printing-Brochures &
Booklets)
Certificates of Merit:
- Falling Into A Trance (Art Books)
- The Voyage of Trails (Art Books)
- L’art Érotique Japonais (Art Books)
- Disneyland invitation kit (Invitations)
- Wynn CNY invitation 2015 (Invitations)
- Fine Chinese Paintings – Sotheby’s Catalog (Product Catalogues)
THE 13th HK DIGITAL PRINTING AWARD
The HK Digital Printing Award is organised by the HK Digital Printing Association to promote digital printing in Hong Kong. Asia
One won 3 prizes this year:
Champion – Aspiration.Reality.Oblivion (Hardback Book Printing)
Champion – YCO Serene Book 2 (Mixed Printing)
2nd Runner-up – Homebound (Paperback Book Printing)
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2015 HONG KONG AWARDS
FOR INDUSTRIES
Organised by the Hong Kong Young Industrialists Council,
the Hong Kong Awards for Industries recognises industrial
enterprises that have achieved sustainable development
outcomes and expanded their market through effective
reforms. The award is highly regarded as the Olympic
Award for Hong Kong Industries. Asia One won the Award
in recognition of its successful implementation of three
cultural-related businesses, namely Asia One Product
& Publishing Ltd., AO: The Photo Book Center and AO
Vertical Art Space. We have leveraged this ‘Golden Triangle
of Culture’ as a market positioning tool to turn Asia One
Communications Group into the leading printing and
communications services provider in Hong Kong.
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THE 27th HONG KONG
PRINT AWARDS
The Hong Kong Print Awards are the SAR’s largest and
most respected competition for publishing, printing and
graphic design industry. Asia One won one Champion
and two Merit awards at this year’s gala event.
Champion – Ming Watch magazine, vol. 22 (Magazine
Printing)
Merit –A Hong Kong Memoir exhibition catalogue (Digital
Photo Album Printing)
Merit –Aspiration.Reality.Oblivion (Digital Photo Album
Printing)
CHINA IN PRINT 2015
AO+ is the marketing services unit of Asia One Communications Group and we were
invited by the organizer of China in Print to provide a comprehensive marketing campaign
for China in Print 2015.
China In Print is Hong Kong’s leading international fair and exhibition for rare books,
manuscripts, photographs and ephemera, with a focus on Asian printed material. As the
event’s strategic marketing partner in 2015, Asia One Communications Group participated
in the overall promotion plan and increased awareness of the exhibition in Hong Kong.
The event was held at Hong Kong Maritime Museum in November 2015. Fang-Ling Jong,
author of A Bookwoman’s Four Seasons, was invited to hold a book signing session during
the exhibition.
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COLOUR MANAGEMENT TRAINING
On 17 October, AOG organized the colour management training workshop
for our internal staff at the new function room on 14/F. Ringo Lui, Chung
Lau and Man Ho first introduced the basic ideas and techniques for colour
management in the theory class. Afterwards, they moved to AOG’s office for
the demonstrations on checking printing files and digital proofs. It is hoped
that the workshop would enhance our internal staff’s understanding in colour
management such that better printing quality and services can be delivered to
our clients.
VISIT BY SPECTRUMASIA
SPEAKERS
A group of international print media professionals
came to Hong Kong to share their knowledge and
insights at SpectrumASIA, the first-ever large-scale
printing, publishing and design seminar in Asia. The
speakers visited Asia One prior to the event to find out
more about the printing industry in Hong Kong. Peter
Lau exchanged ideas with the guests while giving
them a tour on Asia One’s facilities.
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Galaxy Awards*
AOMM WINS 4
PROMINENT AWARDS
Recently, AOMM was honoured with a quartet
of prestigious awards for the 2013/2014 Annual
Report of the Vocational Training Council. The
recognitions came from MerComm, the world’s
only independent awards organisation dedicated
to excellence in the communications fields.
AOMM’s latest award wins are as follows:
Bronze Award – Design (Annual
Reports – Traditional: Hong Kong)
*The International Galaxy Awards Competition
honours outstanding achievement in product and
service marketing.
Astrid Awards*
Bronze Award (Photography)
*The International Astrid Awards honours outstanding
achievement in corporate design, aiming to promote
design as a fundamental element of communications,
a business imperative and a powerful tool for
commercial success.
ARC Awards*
Bronze Award (Photography)
Honours Award (Chairman’s/
President’s Letter)
*The International ARC Awards are the ‘Academy
Awards of annual reports’. Globally recognised, they
provide a platform for the highest standards in the
annual report industry.
BRANDING
SERVICES FOR
NEW JOCKEY CLUB
RESTAURANTS
The Hong Kong Jockey Club commissioned
AOMM to create comprehensive,
distinctive brand identities for three of its
latest restaurants. What’s more, for two
of the eateries, Hong Kong Sixties and
Pak Hop, AOMM also went the extra mile
with valuable contributions to their visual
identity design, including developing
everything from signage and staff uniforms
to eating utensils.
To see media coverage of the restaurants’
openings, please scan the QR codes.
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HONG KONG BOOK FAIR
The launch of My First Big Book by Kungchinchin was celebrated with a
signing event at the Hong Kong Book Fair. Hosted in collaboration with
Metrobooks, the event booth’s Kungchinchin illustrations – and the presence
of the illustrator in person – drew plenty of devoted fans, and made devoted
fans of the uninitiated.
TALKS BY ISABELLE
DEMENGE AND ROMAIN
JACQUET-LAGREZE
Also seen at the Hong Kong Book Fair (at the invitation of the
Consulate General of France) were Isabelle Demenge and
Romain Jacquet-Lagreze, respectively the author and illustrator
of the popular ‘Leap & Hop’ series. The pair shared their insights
with readers during a lively talk and Q&A session.
‘LEAP & HOP’ WORKSHOP AT
METROBOOKS
A ‘Leap & Hop’ workshop hosted by Isabelle Demenge, author of the
children’s travel series, drew an enthusiastic crowd of parents and kids to
Metrobooks recently. Demenge recounted some of her own experiences
of travelling with children and shared some practical survival tips, while
kids were distracted by a fun colouring activity. .
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FRANKFURT
BOOK FAIR
As in previous years, AOPP’s biennial
participation in the latest Frankfurt
Book Fair was a milestone in bringing
Hong Kong photography to an
international audience. The AOPP
booth showcased both upcoming
and signature titles, such as Sean
Lee Davie’s Love is Wild and a
combination of works by Ho Fan.
SOARING CREATIVITY - HONG KONG PAVILION 2015-16
AOPP’s publications were also displayed at the Frankfurt Book Fair’s Hong Kong Pavilion, which was co-organized by the Hong
Kong Publishing Federation and the Hong Kong Printers Association. Our Managing Director, Peter Lau, was the Vice Chairman of
the Organizing Committee for the Hong Kong Pavilion. It is hoped that the setting up of Hong Kong Pavilion in several international
book fairs would help Hong Kong publishers and printers explore business opportunities and promote Hong Kong’s creative
industries to the world.
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LOVE IS WILD LAUNCH EVENTS
Love is Wild by Sean Lee Davies been a
highlight of 2015 in many ways: as well as
making a big splash with readers and media
with its images of nature, wildlife and Hong Kong
celebrities, the book also marked a milestone
for AOPP as its 100th published title. Among
other public and media events, it was featured
in a special ‘Love is Wild’ exhibition at Yang Yi
Museum, and a VIP dinner at Island Shangri-la.
BOOK LAUNCH OF BUBBLE
INSTANTS BY CATKALING
One of the winners at the 3rd Hong Kong Photo Book Awards, Catkaling,
compiled all her best work to create her first photo book, Bubble Instants.
The book’s November launch complemented Catkaling’s first photography
exhibition, organised by Anita Chan Lai-ling Gallery and held at the Fringe
Club in the same month. As well as attracting plenty of attention to her works,
the events both received ample media coverage including an interview on
TVB’s Cultural Plaza.
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NEW FROM THE ONLINE
STORE
POSTalk Traveller’s and Cultural
Pocket Series
Following the success of Light Model Series, POSTalk
have created a sequel collection of evocatively illuminated
landmarks including Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower and more.
POSTalk have also used their delicate craftsmanship
to create an eye-catching collection of traditional red
packets featuring Hong Kong-style figures and floral
patterns for the Year of Monkey.
Blind by JW
Blind by JW is a womenswear label
with a new mix of east and west
inspirational lifestyle. Founded by
two Hong Kong designers, Blind by
JW brings a dash of romance to the
city with different prints and fabric.
Their fascinating products will soon
be available in our online store.
Please stay tuned!
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NEW TITLES FROM ASIA ONE BOOKS
My First Big Book by Kungchinchin
HK$98
ISBN: 978-988-13921-4-5
Most of us take the joy of reading
for granted; but for some, it is
no easy task. My First Big Book
brings us to the moment the Big
One first discovers books – but
finds that they are too small to
actually read. The Big One’s friend Rainie attempts to cheer
him up, and uses different ways to help him find the joy of
reading. But will his dream finally come true?
Azulejos em Macau (Portuguese
Tiles in Macau) by Carol Kwok
HK$350
ISBN: 978-988-13921-8-3
The influence of Portuguese art,
architecture and craft still linger in
Macau in the form of azulejos – the
unique ceramic tiles characteristically
used to decorate colonial-era
buildings and public spaces. Each is
a prize of craftsmanship and a work
of art in itself, evoking a time, place
and culture and a texture of life that is rapidly disappearing as
Macau transforms into a ‘Vegas of the East’.
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Light Years in Letters – A Postcard
Project by Carol Lee
HK$180
ISBN: 978-988-13922-0-6
A new approach to integrating
poetry and images makes Light
Years an especially original as
well as visually arresting book. It
features two award-winning series –
‘Bubble Instants’ and ‘Brushstrokes’
– each organised into three sections
combining poetry and photography.
Love is Wild by Sean Lee-Davies
Standard Edition: HK$480
Limited Edition: HK$1,800
ISBN: 978-988-13180-9-1
The photography of Love
is Wild breathtakingly
redefines the relationship
between Man and nature,
portraying the former
not as conqueror and consumer, but as a co-habitant and
guardian. Well-known local models and actresses such as
and Jocelyn and Anthony Sandstrom, Jennifer Tse, Gaile
Lok and Mikki Yao joined Lee-Davies on his photographic
expeditions, with the resulting images showing them close
up to rhinos, elephants, lions and whale sharks.
Bubble Instants by Catkaling
Taxi Art by Allison Haworth West
HK$320
HK$ 300
ISBN: 978-988-13921-5-2
ISBN: 978-988-13922-1-3
Catkaling’s distinctive one-shot
Taxi Art is a celebration of the
bubble photos are the focus of this
‘art’ often seen sitting atop the
acclaimed collection. Combining
dashboards of Hong Kong
poetry and photography in a
taxis. Shot and compiled
fresh new way, the book is both
over many years and many
concrete and abstract in its
adventures by Allison Haworth
expression – moving between the
West, the result is a highly personal, often whimsical look at
extremes seamlessly to offer a
a mode of expression that – with the emergence of Uber –
compellingly fresh experience.
may just be a ‘dying art’.
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NEW PRIVATE ART
SPACE ON 14/F
Since March 2015, AO Vertical Art Space
has transformed from a public art gallery to a
private art space for exhibiting our Managing
Director’s private art collection. As the 14/F
of Asia One Tower is now converted to a
large art exhibition space, it is dedicated to
showcasing the classical Chinese paintings
by artists from Hong Kong and China; while
the Vertical Art Space from 14/F to 1/F is
for contemporary art pieces. More than 100
paintings, sculptures and photographic
works by more than 60 artists from Hong
Kong, China and beyond are displayed in
total.
What’s more, the 14/F is more than an
ordinary art space, it can further be turned
into a multi-function room for company
events such as banquet, training, seminar,
meeting, etc.
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FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR 2015
This year, we travelled all the way to the renowned Frankfurt Book Fair 2015 to look
for new books to be added to our bookshop. We also met the renowned German
publisher Taschen’s daughter, Ms Marlene Taschen at Steigenberger Frankfurter
Hof. After visits to nearly 20 publishers, we have bought nearly 300 new titles. Some
of the books have already arrived, while others are on their way. Stay tuned!
THE TRANSFORMATION & AO: FRIENDS
The transformation
Privileges for AO: Friends
In 2015, AO: The Photo Book Center has kicked off a new
- Welcoming gift
scheme called ‘AO: Friends’ to encourage book lovers to
- Exclusive viewings of private art collections at AO Vertical Art
Space by appointment
join the AO family. Offering members a range of exclusive
privileges, the scheme complements AO: The Photo Book
Center’s transformation from a public to an appointmentonly bookshop. If customers would like to view the books
before online purchase, they are most welcome to make
an appointment via [email protected] or call us
at 2976 0913. Once they find the books they love, they can
- Exclusive 20% discount on titles published by Asia One
Books, and 10% discount on other regular-priced books
purchased at AO: The Photo Book Center
use the computer in-store to make a purchase.
- Free worldwide delivery on orders of HK$1,200+ at
www.asiaonebooks.com
How to shop at AO: The Photo Book Center
- Exclusive 5% discount on storage rental fee at Schneider Ministorage
1. Enjoy our books
Find the books you love among our collections.
2. Place your order
Use the computer in-store to make a purchase.
3. Bring your books home
Straight to your door or collect from here. Local
delivery for free.
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- Exclusive viewings of the photography and art books at AO:
The Photo Book Center by appointment
- Priority to hire the function room of Asia One Tower for seminar
or events with a special offer
- Priority access to the Saturday Book Talk and other art and
culture-related events organised by Asia One
- Priority preordering and discounts on new publications from
Asia One Books
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NEW COLLECTIBLE TITLES
Christoph Bangert: War Porn
Martin Parr: Autoportait
ISBN: 9783868284973
ISBN: 9782365110815
As a photographer covering conflicts for international
Probably, this is not the first time the British photographer
publications, Christoph Bangert is regularly confronted with
Martin Parr surprises you. This brand new book Autoportrait
the dilemma between truthful documentation and
collected numbers of portraits photos that were taken all
(self-) censorship. Using his images taken during the past
over the world by a local studio photographer, a street
ten years in Afghanistan, Iraq,
photographer, or in a photo
Lebanon, and Gaza, Bangert
booth. You may say this is not
started an experiment:
the first autoportrait book that
What would happen if we
Parr published, but there is
suppressed our need for self-
a reason you most definitely
censorship for once? The
want to have it - it comes
result is as shocking as it is
with our childhood favourite
honest. Designed by Teun van
labyrinth game! Who wouldn't
der Heijden, Chiho Bangert
want to have such a fun
and Klaus Kehrer, the book is
book?
also a collector's item.
Andreas Trogisch:
Runway
JR: Can Art Change the
World?
ISBN: 9783941825369
ISBN: 9780714869490
Runway shows the 12th centerline
The first major and in-depth
of Berlin Tempelhof Airport. Having
retrospective monograph on JR,
an original length of 30 meters, the
the enigmatic and anonymous
white stripe was captured by Andreas
Parisian photographer/street artist/
Trogisch inch by inch through several
activist behind some of the world's
photographs to finally appear in one
most provocative large-scale public
image on 44 pages. One image that
photography projects. Created in
shows the history of a place; the forces
close collaboration with JR, this book
of gravity, corrosion and erosion being
includes all bodies of his work, his
at work - more than simply white paint
collaborations with other artists and
on asphalt.
institutions such as the New York Ballet
and previously unpublished behind-thescenes documentation of his studios in
Paris and New York, where he and his
creative collaborators live and work.
Alvin Baltrop: The Piers
ISBN: 9788415931232
Powerful, lyrical and controversial,
Alvin Baltrop's photographs are
a groundbreaking exploration of
clandestine gay culture in New York
in the 1970s and 80s. During that
era, the derelict warehouses beneath
Manhattan's West Side piers became
a lawless, forgotten part of the city
that played host to gay cruising, drug
smuggling, prostitution and suicides.
Baltrop documented this scene,
unflinchingly and obsessively capturing
everything from fleeting naked figures in
mangled architectural environments to
scenes of explicit sex and police raids
on the piers.
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2016
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NEW APS TAIWAN BRANCH
香港商宏逸精品有限公司
Asia Premium Solutions’ ‘one-stop-shop’ concept now extends to Taiwan
with the operation of a Taipei branch (香港商宏逸精品有限公司) since
April 2015. Asia One Managing Director Mr. Peter Lau and APS Business
Manager Mr. Joseph Cheung hosted the grand opening of the APS
Taiwan office in November. APS Taiwan is headed by Sales Manager Ms.
Anita Lee. With the newly joined colleagues Mr. Vic Tsao and Ms. Cherie
King, they will take APS to even greater heights.
APS Taiwan’s office is located at 7/F, No 420,
Fuxing North Road, Taipei City 10476, Taiwan (台
灣10476台北市中山區復興北路420號7樓).
For more information, please contact our team:
•
Hotline: (886) 2 6616 6199
•
Email: [email protected]
LAUNCH OF A NEW APS
WEBSITE
Six months in the making, APS’s new website is now up and
running. Its brand new layout is not only more attractive, but also
makes browsing through gift and premium ideas easier than ever.
To celebrate the site’s launch, APS is now offering some free gifts.
To claim your gift, just create an account at
www.asiapremium.com.hk, or email [email protected]
with ‘Free gift registry’ in the subject line.
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NEW ITEMS
3D-printed patterns for power banks
Anti-loss keychain
State-of-the-art 3D
Always losing your keys? This anti-loss keychain is comfortably
printing technology
small, and yet almost impossible to misplace thanks to a built-in
can now be applied to
tracer that sets off an audio alarm when the distance between
the surface of power
the key and the fob exceeds 10 metres.
banks to create more
eye-catching designs.
The APS power bank
is compatible with all
smartphones and is
convenient all kinds of
daily uses.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Crystal USB drive for Dentsply
This distinctive, high
quality USB drive
gained high praise
from a client of APS’s
new Taiwan branch.
Mini projector & Electronic travel set
for CMBC
This high-end, luxurious neatly packs all the technical
accessories needed for travel into one compact box.
The product was so well-received by the client that they
immediately re-ordered a second batch.
Sports set for MTR Race Walking 2015
To match with the energetic nature
of this year’s MTR Race Walking
event, the idea of making trendy
cooling towel and BPA-free bottle
is proposed to the client. Positive
feedback is received from the
client on the high quality of the
products.
Premiums for the Eastern Sports Club
APS is proud to be the premium production partner for the
Eastern Sports Club’s 2015/16 marketing campaign. As
well as being highly
Coaster for Maserati
appreciated by the
This drinks coaster was tailor-
products have
made to a superior standard of
quality for Maserati. APS hopes to
client, the campaign
proved very popular
with sports fans.
build on the success of this item
to gain more commissions from
high-end luxury clients.
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2016
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THE LAUNCH OF
SCHNEIDER MINI
STORAGE
After six months of preparation, the sixth floor of Asia
One Tower has now been transformed into a promising
new business: Schneider Mini Storage since midNovember 2015.
Equipped with 24-hour auto temperature control and
security monitoring, Schneider Mini Storage provides
over 5,000 sq-ft of high quality storage space. As
well as freeing up space for individual household
users, Schneider Mini Storage also offers a range
of commercial storage solutions that minimise the
administrative costs of handling and storing documents.
Being an experienced logistics services provider,
Schneider also takes care of the delivery of the stored
items, saving customers even more time and effort.
For more information, please contact our team:
• Hotline: 2537 7388
• Website: http://www.schneiderlogistic.com.hk
Area (sq. ft.)
Monthly Rent
3 Months
Prepaymen
6 Months
Prepayment
12 Months
Prepayment
(Average Rent Per Month)
28
9
668
635
601
568
12
868
825
781
738
16
968
920
871
823
20
1,068
1,015
961
908
24
1,208
1,148
1,087
1,027
30
1,428
1,357
1,285
1,214
40
1,898
1,803
1,803
1,613
50
2,348
2,231
2,113
1,996
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