Discover the extraordinary journey of a man born in the midst of chaos and conflict, who rose to become one of the first Asians to lead a US Fortune 500 company.
His is a captivating story of an unconventional leader, once featured alongside Andy Warhol on the style pages of newspapers, from his early life in Shanghai and Hong Kong during World War II to the ruthless streets of New York at the height of the conglomerate era.
His resilient spirit, driven by a unique Three As life philosophy—Athletic, Aesthetic, Ascetic—propelled him to the pinnacle of the business world, leaving an indelible mark on those around him.
A testament to human connection and collaboration, this book was meticulously crafted during the height of the pandemic by a global creative team hailing from the UK, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Portugal, and the USA.
As a symbol of its exclusivity, only five limited edition copies were printed on Munken Lynx 120g paper with deep red endpapers and a cover made by silkscreen printing on Gray Iris Screen fabric.
This bespoke package celebrates the remarkable journey of a visionary leader, showcasing the power of unity and the artistic brilliance of its designers from around the world.
Plantain provides an invaluable service! Some of us toy with the idea of doing the job ourselves — but honestly beyond jotting down some notes or capturing a few minutes of video, are we really up to the task of producing a polished end-product that will be a true family keepsake? In our case, it was a book profiling a beloved family member. Plantain handled the logistics, asked the probing questions, stood at the right distance to extract a compelling narrative…all with stylish results. Run, don’t walk, before those family stories slip away! — DH