Hong Kong and Tokyo Illustration Experts

December 28, 2019 2:19 PM

Help me find "PEEK", an out of print art zine by Hong Kong artist Little Thunder.

I discovered Hong Kong artist Little Thunder shortly before her limited edition zine "PEEK" went out of print.

I've found copies of her other editions "WAKAME AND WAVE AND INFINITY" and "SisterHood".

I've corresponded with the two sources that originally carried "PEEK"; they don't have any suggestions on where to find second hand copies.

Galerie Le Monde, Tokyo

Popotame Shop Online

I also DMed the artist, but unsurprisingly, no response.

Do you have a Hong Kong or Tokyo art connection? Do you know of an online site for this type of art work?

Is there an art zine 'ISO' or trading site?

Is there such thing as a 'headhunter' for art works that has all the connections?

Any other advice?

I'm not rich, not a collector, not typically a fan of manga-ish style. But this artist really gets to me. Thanks!

posted by j_curiouser to Media & Arts (6 answers total)

I would keep looking at Carousell which is a general second hand site in Hong Kong. A quick glance shows there was one, and there likely will be again.

I’d also check eBay. It looked to me like one guy claimed he had a copy left.

She also has a Society6 page where she sells prints, etc. If you haven’t seen it.
posted by frumiousb at 3:21 PM on December 28, 2019 [2 favorites]

Best answer: Oh and, contact Flow Books. They serve collectors. If they can’t help you they will know who can.
posted by frumiousb at 3:35 PM on December 28, 2019 [2 favorites]

Response by poster: Carousell doesn't service outside SE Asia, South Pacific, and Canada. I can't even join to set up a listing or make an offer. Drag.

Emailed Flow Books via their contact form. I'll keep this updated.

My 'Sisterhood' arrived this week. Sweeet.
posted by j_curiouser at 5:48 PM on December 29, 2019

Response by poster: I took a leap. A guy on eBay had two (he said). New-unopened (he said). International shipping will take ages; I'll update here if I can. I paid, uh, a *lot*. Stupid art habit.
posted by j_curiouser at 8:21 PM on December 30, 2019

Best answer: If it doesn't pan out and you find one in Hong Kong, memail me if you need help with the post. I'm in Jakarta right now, but I still have a number of good friends in HK who can help.
posted by frumiousb at 3:14 PM on January 5, 2020 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Got 'em both from eBay guy. Sealed, mint, 2nd edition. Spennnddy.
posted by j_curiouser at 4:10 PM on January 21, 2020 [1 favorite]