The first book in the Hong Kong Atlas series, which is a crucial first step in expanding the English-language canon with a range of Hong Kong voices. Authors in the series include a mix of established and emerging authors, ranging from classic untranslated works to a new generation of writers such as Liu Waitong.

Liu Waitong (b. 1975) is a poet, novelist, photographer, essayist, and critic. He made his debut as a poet in 1995, and since then he has published ten poetry collections and a novel. He has received a number of literary awards in Hong Kong and Taiwan, including the HK Chinese Literature Award.