Rare books about Hanoi on display

Sixty books about Hanoi from collector Nguyen The Bach are being displayed in the city on the occasion of the capital liberation day (October 10).

 

The books on display. (Image credit: VGP)

The exhibition, supported by the Nha Nam Publishing and Communications Company, provides a chance for book lovers to meet.

Readers at the event can have an opportunity to enjoy rare books, many of which were published in the early 20th century, including the ‘Hung khi Thang Long’ (Thang Long Spirit) by Chu Thien, ‘Lich su Thu do Ha Noi’ (the history of Hanoi capital) by Tran Huy Lieu, and ‘Tren via he Ha Noi’ (On the Hanoi pavements) by Trieu Dau.

 

Nguyen The Bach, who also owns a book coffee shop, said that he will try to add more books to his collection to introduce to the public in the hope that more people will get better understanding of the city.

 

During the exhibition, which will run until October 22, Nha Nam also offers readers a full collection of books about Hanoi it has published, including those on the capital’s architectural works and history.

 

According to Nha Nam Vice Director Vu Hoang Giang, the company plans to reprint a number of Hanoi books, including ‘Hanoi specialties’ by Vu Bang, ‘Hanoi 36 streets’ by Thach Lam, and ‘The Old Hanoi’ by Doan Ke Thien.

 

(Source: nhandan.org.vn)