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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Hong Kong's Sidewalk Comics


Hong Kong History Museum Exhibit of a Comic Book Lending Library

HONG KONG, December 22 – After the Second World War, Hong Kong children used to spend their free time at the local sidewalk comic book lending library. They paid 5-10 cents to burrow a single comic book. The vendors of the library would also set-up a row of tiny benches to accommodated their pint-sized clientele. These kids were hardcore.

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