吉室中散策 A walking tour of Taichung

→ The end of one space → is also the beginning of another era Initially, I felt it would be incredibly challenging to compile this content into a book in Taichung and reach the stage of publication. Even now, in the final stages of pre-press and fundraising, without extravagant promotion or the blessing of influential figures, we've painstakingly brought together these scattered observations, word by word. We invite those of you interested in old districts to join us at the Artqpie Library to explore these humble efforts. "A Walking Tour of Taichung's 'Jishi' Spaces" features 25 featured shops and 25 'Jishi' (auspicious rooms/homes) discussing fifty spaces and the stories of their past occupants. From innovative specialty stores to long-vacant private residences, the text describes the facades, and the lines contemplate the blend of past and present. It might seem like a tourist guide, but it's truly a reflection in the digital age. It rejects the imitation of international styles, instead crouching down in the old districts to savor the scenery beneath one's feet. Authors: Chiao-Ying Sun, Hsi-Wen Chen, Shao-Ming Lu, Wei-Kai Chueh, Argi Publisher: Let's Zine Specifications: 208 pages / 14.8 x 19.8 cm / Saddle-stitched / 100gm art paper Publication Date: June 2020 Price: NT$390 Also available is a poster set with the 'Jishi' theme, featuring a manhole cover design. Single copy with poster: NT$470