A Little Bit of Beijing: 798
- Manga for architects
- A three-part graphic novel focusing on specific areas of contemporary Beijing: an abandoned military factory repurposed as a thriving artists' zone; the old city center where traditional and new architecture sit side-by-side; and a popular entertainment, shopping and restaurant district formerly designated for foreign embassies
- Includes detailed drawings, comic-book illustrations, and stories
- A Little Bit of Beijing: 798 is one of a three-part architectural graphic novel set focused on contemporary Beijing
- It was awarded the title of 'the most beautiful book of China' and includes detailed drawings, comic-book illustrations, and stories
- Also available: A Little Bit of Beijing: Nanluoguxiang ISBN 9787560873398 A Little Bit of Beijing: Sanlitun ISBN 9787560873404
A Little Bit of Beijing is an architectural graphic novel focused on contemporary Beijing and contains three volumes: Sanlitun, 798 Art District and Nanluoguxiang. It can be best described as a record of a moment in time in the lives of the three areas. The life of each area is documented through the use of architectural-style drawings featuring cut away rooftops, comic book stylized drawings that explore the details inside the buildings, and stories showcasing how people live, work, and visit these spaces. It was awarded the title of ‘the most beautiful book of China’. Also available: A Little Bit of Beijing: Nanluoguxiang ISBN 9787560873398 A Little Bit of Beijing: Sanlitun ISBN 9787560873404
- Publisher
- Tongji University Press
- ISBN
- 9787560873411
- Published
- 26th Feb 2018
- Binding
- Paperback / softback
- Territory
- USA & Canada
- Size
- 6.69 in x 9.45 in
- Pages
- 128 Pages
- Illustrations
- 126 color, 26 b&w
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