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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 2

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 3

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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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8 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. 9

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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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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

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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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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

CONTACT US ASIA ONE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP 宏亞傳訊集團 宏亞印務有限公司 A SIA O NE PRINTING LIMITED

Sales Director

Andy Chan: +852 2889 2406 [email protected]

Head of Production

Ray Yip: +852 2889 2503 [email protected]

Business Development Director

Evan Cheung: +852 2889 8189 [email protected]

Creative Director

Wan Wai Nang: +852 2889 2437 [email protected]

General Manager

Lau Wing Chung: +852 2889 3754 [email protected]

Business Manager

Joseph Cheung: +852 2889 2385 [email protected]

Operation Manager

Gene Lau: +852 2889 2156 [email protected]

Customer Service Representative

Yvonne Chan: +852 2537 7388 [email protected]

Assistant Manager

Clare Chan: +852 2889 3149 [email protected]

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Domestic Market Sales Director

Winnie Wong: +852 2532 4668 [email protected]

International Market International Marketing Director

Carrie Leung: +852 2532 4532 [email protected]

Equity安業

Account Director

Eunice Chan: +852 2532 4620 [email protected]

Equity Financial Press Limited Central Language Services Limited

Asia One Communications Group Editor: Celine Siu English Sub-editor: Steven Obrovac Designer: Kit Lau

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Internal News

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Corporate Social Responsibility

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Business by Business

13 Asia One Printing 16 Asia One Graphic 17 AOMM Creative 18 Asia One Product and Publishing 23 AO Vertical 24 AO: The Photo Book Center 26 Asia Premium Solutions 28 Schneider Mini Storage