Book Talk: The Where’s Where of the Who’s Who of Old Shanghai

Shanghai’s historic architecture is rich with fascinating stories, brought to life in five walks in this final edition of Tess Johnston’s much-loved walking guide series. Tess and co-authors Kate Baker, Patrick Cranley, Spencer Dodington, Tina Kanagaratnam and Carolyn Robertson take us through old Shanghai, uncovering the colorful characters who once lived, loved, and worked in these historic buildings, the “who’s who” of the title. Chapters: Behind the Bund: Taipan Territory Wukang Lu: Paradise Lost and Found Hongkou: Perpetually on the Fringe Changle Lu: Motorcars, Moguls and Migrants Around the Racecourse: Cabarets, Christians and Champagne Days