{"title":"Our Neighbourhoods","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"we-love-queenstown","title":"Our Neighbourhoods: We ♥ Queenstown","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/files\/OUR-Queenstown-Sample.pdf?605\"\u003eLook inside the book\u003c\/a\u003e   |   \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGet the E-book on\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08NTB272B\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07KDTHQCT\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Urban_Sketchers_Singapore_We_Love_Queenstown?id=nnIJEAAAQBAJ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Judith_Huang_Sofia_and_the_Utopia_Machine_A_Novel?id=wKdyDwAAQBAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoogle Play\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally a backwater swamp housing the Ying Fo Lut and Boh Beh Kang kampongs, Queenstown became Singapore’s first satellite town. It was named in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953. As this grand old dame of an estate celebrates her 60th anniversary in 2013, the artists from Urban Sketchers Singapore capture the enduring landmarks and scenes of everyday life in the neighbourhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a trip down memory lane and imagine the late Queenstown cinema and bowling alley in its heyday. Visit Stirling Road to view Singapore’s first HDB blocks and enjoy the unique personality of each HDB terrace house. Admire the religious harmony and architectural diversity of Queenstown’s churches, temples and mosques. To escape the heat, slip into the cool oasis of Queenstown Community Library, which remains in the middle of winding Margaret Drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUrban Sketchers Singapore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is an informal group of artists who draw the places they visit, capturing what they see from direct observation on location. Visit www.usk.sg for more details of their sketching sojourns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Epigram Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":804337471,"sku":"9789810766016","price":12.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/products\/OUR-Queenstown-CVF-100.jpg?v=1409052236"},{"product_id":"we-love-toa-payoh","title":"Our Neighbourhoods: We ♥ Toa Payoh","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/files\/OUR-TPY-Sample.pdf?605\"\u003eLook inside the book\u003c\/a\u003e   |   \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGet the E-book on\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08NW9K2SL\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07KDTHQCT\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Urban_Sketchers_Singapore_We_Love_Toa_Payoh?id=LeQJEAAAQBAJ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Judith_Huang_Sofia_and_the_Utopia_Machine_A_Novel?id=wKdyDwAAQBAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoogle Play\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmire beautiful sketches of well-loved places in Toa Payoh—the grand old dame that is the Toa Payoh Swimming Complex; the lovely Toa Payoh Town Park; the famous Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery….Or reminisce over the smaller nooks and crannies, such as the old-timer Bugs Bunny barber shop and the bird singing pavilion at Lorong 4. By artists from Urban Sketchers Singapore, the drawings in this little time capsule of a book bring to you all that is quintessentially Toa Payoh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUrban Sketchers Singapore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is an informal group of artists who draw the places they visit, capturing what they see from direct observation on location. Visit www.usk.sg for more details of their sketching sojourns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Epigram Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":804344991,"sku":"9789810736231","price":12.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/products\/OUR-ToaPayoh-CVF-100.jpg?v=1409052511"},{"product_id":"we-love-little-india","title":"Our Neighbourhoods: We ♥ Little India","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/files\/OUR-LittleIndia_Sample.pdf?1241\"\u003eLook inside the book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   |   Get the E-book on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08NSQMB79\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Urban_Sketchers_Singapore_We_Love_Little_India?id=_G8JEAAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoogle Play\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle India, often called Tekka, is popular with Singaporeans of all races, South Asian migrant workers and tourists alike. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenture down the main thoroughfare in Serangoon Road with the members of Urban Sketchers Singapore and explore all of Little India's many side streets. From food enclaves serving traditional spicy fish head curries, to art galleries and beauty salons, take a stroll along the conserved shophouses and be surprised with what you can find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUrban Sketchers Singapore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is an informal group of artists who draw the places they visit, capturing what they see from direct observation on location. Visit www.usk.sg for more details of their sketching sojourns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Epigram Books","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":32020125745265,"sku":"9789810778217","price":12.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/products\/OUR-LittleIndia-CVF-100.jpg?v=1412334381"},{"product_id":"our-neighbourhoods-we-love-chinatown","title":"Our Neighbourhoods: We ♥ Chinatown","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/files\/OUR-Chinatown_Sample.pdf?10007922679370844466\"\u003eLook inside the book\u003c\/a\u003e   |   \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGet the E-book on\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08NNG96XH\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07KDTHQCT\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Urban_Sketchers_Singapore_We_Love_Chinatown?id=3CEJEAAAQBAJ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Judith_Huang_Sofia_and_the_Utopia_Machine_A_Novel?id=wKdyDwAAQBAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoogle Play\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished by the colonial government, southwest of the Singapore River, to cater to Singapore’s Chinese-majority immigrant population, Chinatown is today a bustling destination, much like its counterparts around the world. Designated a conservation area by the Urban Redevelopment Authority in 1989, the neighbourhood is still referred to as “Niu Che Shui”—literally “ox-cart water”, a reference to how the area received its water supply—by some. The pre-war shophouses that once housed coolies, opium dens and letter-writers are now occupied by a mix of old and new: restaurants, souvenir shops, spas, bars and boutiques. The food stalls on Smith Street pay homage to hawkers of the past, and early malls like People’s Park Complex have gone new age with rooftop gardens. Reflecting Singapore’s multi-ethnic nature, Chinatown also interestingly houses the country’s oldest Hindu temple, and the prominent Jamae Mosque. \u003ci\u003eWe Love Chinatown \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a glimpse into this vibrant neighbourhood, as seen through the eyes of the talented artists from Urban Sketchers Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUrban Sketchers Singapore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is an informal group of artists who draw the places they visit, capturing what they see from direct observation on location. Visit www.usk.sg for more details of their sketching sojourns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Epigram Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1791632195,"sku":"9789810778231","price":12.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/products\/OUR-Chinatown-CVF-300.jpg?v=1432636177"},{"product_id":"our-neighbourhoods-we-geylang-serai","title":"Our Neighbourhoods: We ♥ Geylang Serai","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/files\/OUR-GeylangSerai-Sample.pdf\" title=\"Sample\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLook inside the book\u003c\/a\u003e   |   \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGet the E-book on\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08NPB1FSP\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07KDTHQCT\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Urban_Sketchers_Singapore_We_Love_Geylang_Serai?id=KGYJEAAAQBAJ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Judith_Huang_Sofia_and_the_Utopia_Machine_A_Novel?id=wKdyDwAAQBAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoogle Play\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince pre-independence days, Geylang Serai has served as a hub for the Malay and Indonesian communities in Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was home to the Malay Village, built in 1989 to showcase kampong life and sell ethnic handicrafts, traditional costumes and souvenirs. In the fasting month of Ramadan leading up to Hari Raya Puasa, the area comes alive with performances and bazaars, as families shop for new clothes and delicious goodies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the artists from Urban Sketchers Singapore through this eastern neighbourhood as they document its key landmarks and scenes of daily life. After you’ve worked up an appetite, feast your eyes on the sketchers’ delicious depictions of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enasi padang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebiryani \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esatay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eotah \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand other Malay and Indian dishes at the two-storey Geylang Serai New Market and Food Centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUrban Sketchers Singapore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is an informal group of artists who draw the places they visit, capturing what they see from direct observation on location. Visit www.usk.sg for more details of their sketching sojourns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Epigram Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14046191046,"sku":"9789814615181","price":12.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/products\/OUR-GeylangSerai-CVF-300.jpg?v=1452421461"},{"product_id":"we-love-serangoon-gardens","title":"Our Neighbourhoods: We ♥ Serangoon Garden","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/files\/OUR-SerangoonGardens-Sample.pdf?15890030073227687166\"\u003eLook inside the book\u003c\/a\u003e   |   \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGet the E-book on\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08NV2KK26\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07KDTHQCT\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Urban_Sketchers_Singapore_We_Love_Serangoon_Garden?id=oqkJEAAAQBAJ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Judith_Huang_Sofia_and_the_Utopia_Machine_A_Novel?id=wKdyDwAAQBAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoogle Play\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHome to the beloved Chomp Chomp Food Centre and the iconic Serangoon Gardens Circus, Serangoon Gardens—or affectionately known as Ang Sar Lee to older Singaporeans—has been designated an “identity node” by the Urban Redevelopment Authority since 2013. Its distinctive charm is derived from its rich heritage that seeps into its thriving present; from a nameless Malay barber that has been in operation for more than 20 years because of its loyal customers, to the conserved shophouses that have become synonymous with the area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the artists from Urban Sketchers Singapore, we journey through this quiet and laidback suburban estate, where nostalgia and modern convenience seamlessly blend, resulting in a unique atmosphere that is unlike anywhere in Singapore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUrban Sketchers Singapore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is an informal group of artists who draw the places they visit, capturing what they see from direct observation on location. Visit www.usk.sg for more details of their sketching sojourns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Epigram Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32240926988,"sku":"9789811700569","price":12.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/products\/OUR-SerangoonGardens-CVF-300.jpg?v=1483425743"}],"url":"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/collections\/our-neighbourhoods.oembed","provider":"Epigram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}