In celebration of Malaysia Day, eslite bookstore proudly showcases a curated collection of local publications, inviting our cherished readers to embark on a captivating journey through the multifaceted tapestry of this remarkable land. 

As you stroll through the enchanting City of Arches, allow the written word to serve as your guide, ushering you into realms of serenity and thrilling exploration. With each page turned, discover the myriad perspectives that unveil the beauty and wonder of Malaysia in all its splendor.

星夜下有一座看不見的城市，亮著燈。鑲嵌在紅磚上的光，照亮可翻閱的「拱牆之城」。一墻之隔、一頁紙間、一夜之間，書頁劃破不眠的寧靜。

Date | 01st September 2023 (Fri) – 30th September 2023 (Sat)

Venue | eslite Forum

Promotion | 12% Off on selected exhibition items

【紙上城市】

What I Saw in Malaya: Lectures 1934-1938

Author | Jeanne Cuisinier

Publisher | Matahari Books

"What I Saw in Malaya" comprises lectures by French ethnologist Jeanne Cuisinier during her explorations in 1932-1933. These lectures, now published after nearly a century, offer vivid insights into Malaya's diverse cultures. Jeanne's intimate engagement with Malaya, captured in her writings and extensive fieldwork, showcases her dedication to ethnology and her desire to bridge cultural understanding.

南洋讀本: 文學、海洋、島嶼

作者 | 王德威 / 高嘉謙 編

出版社 | 麥田出版社

王德威與高嘉謙藉過去百年記錄，去想像南洋經驗。他們觀察華人與自然風土、地緣政治和歷史文化的互動生成，建立認識華文文學的新框架。
 

【城裏故事】

The House Of Doors

Author | Tan Twan Eng

Publisher | CANONGATE BOOKS LTD.

Set in 1921 Penang, "The House of Doors" follows Robert Hamlyn, a lawyer, and his wife Lesley. Their lives shift with the arrival of Willie Somerset Maugham, a troubled writer, unraveling hidden struggles and secrets. Tan Twan Eng's novel delves into love, betrayal, and personal truths against an Empire's backdrop.
 

鏤空與浮雕 III

作者 | 范俊奇

出版社 | 有人出版社

范俊奇在「鏤空」的流離歲月，「浮雕」人世間的眉眼與鋼索。他認為每一個人物是複雜的存在，多面性使其難以捉摸，始終有一層朦朧不透。但他以尖銳的筆觸和通透的思維揭開這一層面紗，去側寫那些他關注的、仰慕的、想致敬的人物。