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In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of Star Publications (Malaysia) Berhad. 4to; original pictorial boards; decorative endpapers; pp. 141 + (vii); liberally illustrated with historical photographs and artwork. Very good condition. A vividly documented history of life through the centuries in Penang Province of the Malay Peninsula. Each of the chapters, written by an expert, covers a different facet of the story. "This book is . a tribute and an expression of appreciation to the people of Penang from a newspaper that has established a place for itself in Penang's history. The Star is the only paper from Penang that has ever successfully established itself as a national paper. This book had its beginning in the 'Penang in Pictures' contest held in 1987 of which Star Publications was a co-organiser. The photographs gathered from the contest have become an invaluable record of Penang's development and of its unique heritage. . This book captures in print a few pages from the fascinating story of colonialism, migration, religious celebrations and multiculturalism, and nationalism and nation-building.".…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Illustrated boards, map endpapers,149pp, b/w and colour illus., maps, list of illus., bibliography. Lightly rubbed boards.(BH) 4/2026.