The world of suzie wong the world of suzie wong is the story of a successful british businessman who decides to try to make it as an artist in hong kong instead and falls in love with a teenaged chinese prostitute. Richard mason 19191997 was a british author who learned japanese during wwii and lived in hong kong after the war, where his experiences led him to write the world of suzie wong. Richard mason, 78, suzie wong author the new york times. The heroine of richard masons bestselling novel, the world of suzie wong, captured the worlds imagination at a time when sex, prostitution. No matter how hard suzie tries to push him away, robert lomax. The world of suzie wong by richard quine richard quine. In his debut novel, richard mason takes us back to 1944 arkansas through the eyes of richard, a twelveyearold with a dream. This may seem like an unlikely plot for a great love story but it has been made into a major motion. Richard mason 19191997 was a british author who learned japanese during wwii and lived in hong kong after the war, where his experiences led him to. The world of suzie wong by richard mason, 9784871876148, available at book. But even in hong kong, where many white expatriates have chinese mistresses, their romance could jeopardize the things they each hold dear. The world of suzie wong by richard lakin mason, 1957, world edition, in english. Click download or read online button to get the world of suzie wong book now.
The second world war gave him a chance to learn japanese and he became an interrogator of prisoners of war. The world of suzie wong is a 1957 novel by british writer richard mason. This was adapted into a broadway play in 1958 and later into the film, the world of suzie wong, in 1960, starring william holden and nancy kwan. Shop amongst our popular books, including 46, history of a pleasure seeker, the world of suzie wong and more from richard mason. The world of suzie wong by richard mason librarything. Mar 14, 2020 the world of suzie wong richard mason 3. The heroine of richard mason s bestselling novel, the world of suzie wong, captured the world s imagination at a time when sex, prostitution and interracial relationships were still taboo. Share the world of suzie wong by richard mason 2012, paperback the world of suzie wong by richard mason 2012, paperback 2 product ratings. How suzie wong wooed the worlds book critics in 1957. The world of suzie wong by richard mason, paperback. The world of suzie wong books, electronics, kindle, home. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. The world of suzie wong by mason, richard, 19191997.
Set in the mid1950s, the world of suzie wong is a beautifully written time capsule of a novel. The world of suzie wong download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Aug 12, 2011 the world of suzie wong by richard lakin mason. Editions of the world of suzie wong by richard mason. In richard mason s original novel, lomax was british and considerably younger than the character portrayed here. Richard mason, a british author best known for the world of suzie wong, a novel about a hong kong prostitute, died on monday in a. This was adapted into a broadway play in 1958 and a film in librarian note. Music from the motion picture the world of suzie wong with. A british officer falls in love with his japanese instructor at. Richard mason, a british author best known for the world of suzie wong, a novel about a hong kong prostitute, died on monday in a hospital here.
A novel and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. He checks in to the nam kok hotel, based on the luk kwok hotel, though the book turns it into a brothel. The world of suzie wong was the second film in which william holden plays an american who travels to hong kong and falls in love with a local girl. The book was converted to a movie in 1960, starring william holden and nancy kwan. The world of suzie wong is a 1960 britishamerican romantic drama film directed by richard quine and starring william holden and nancy kwan. The novel has been adapted into a play and spawned two unofficial sequels, a film, and a ballet. The book was a hit and both stage and film adaptions soon followed. Looking for a cheap place to live and paint, he ends up in a brothel where the all occupants pay by the hour except him. First published more than fifty years ago, it resonated with readers worldwide, inspiring a film starring william h olden, a ballet, and even a reggae song. Richard mason 16 may 1919 october 1997 was a british novelist best known for the world of suzie wong.
First published more than 50 years ago, it resonated with readers worldwide, inspiring a film, a ballet, and even a. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A charming, funny memoir of austin coates, who was appointed a magistrate in hong kong unexpectedly in 1949. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Mason wrote the wind cannot read which was finished during the burma campaign. The shadow and the peak filmed as passionate summer, starring dirk bogarde. He starred in box office and critical hits such as executive suite, sabrina, country girl, love is a manysplendored thing, picnic, and bridge over the river kwai, prior to appearing in the world of suzie wong. His portrayal of robert lomax is strong yet understated, and he brings out the best in nancy kwans performance. The main characters are robert lomax, a young british artist living in hong kong, and. The world of suzie wong by richard mason overdrive rakuten. First published more than fifty years ago, it resonated with. The world of suzie wong by richard mason, paperback barnes. Both robert lomax, the narrator, and suzie are fullblooded characters, with all the contradictions that come with being a human being.
The world of suzie wong, by richard mason, is an unconventional love story between a british artist and a chinese prostitute. The world of suzie wong by richard mason and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Suzie wong was his fifth novel and written in 1957. With love is a manysplendored thing as the forerunner i have never seen hong kong photographed in a flattering yet realistic. The film of hit 50s novel the world of suzie wong turned 55 this week and in a new series we. I dont know whether richard mason wrote any other books. Richard mason is bestknown as the author of the world of suzie wong, which became both a broadway production starring william shatner and a successful film. Jul 10, 2018 but all three are still good books, i promise.
First published more than 50 years ago, it resonated with readers worldwide, inspiring a film, a ballet, and even a reggae song. The world of suzie wong is even cited as a reference for those new to intercultural relationships on a website that tells men how to secure a filipina bride. His love interest is mee ling, alias suzie wong, a twentyyearold prostitute from the notorious wan chai district. Though 55 years have passed since mason s 19191997 romantic novel of colonial hong kong was first published spawning a ballet, a play, and a film starring william holden and nancy kwan. World suzie wong by richard mason abebooks passion for books.
The world of suzie wong signet books by mason, richard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The world of suzie wong by richard mason booksamillion. No matter how hard suzie tries to push him away, robert lomax is persistant in winning her. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 352 pages and is available in paperback format. The course of love definitely does not run smooth, and the end result is definitely not inevitable. We do our best to provide good quality books for you to read, but there is no escaping the fact that it has been owned and read by someone else previously. The world of suzie wong by richard mason, first edition. It is a shame that it takes an outsider hollywood to capture the exotic beauty of the oldtime hong kong. The world of suzie wong by mason, richard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story is mostly set in the notorious nam kok hotel, based on the reallife luk kwok hotel. The world of suzie wong 1960 the world of suzie wong. The world of suzie wong is a film that holds both an important place in film history and the hearts film buffs and romantics around the globe. The dream seems simple enoughto buy a red scarf for rosalie, the prettiest girl in school.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. This may seem like an unlikely plot for a great love story but it has been made into a major motion picture, a play, has spawned two unofficial sequels, a. Richard mason 19191997 was a british author who learned japanese during wwii and lived in hong kong after the war, where. Stated first edition, 344 pages plus 1 no numbered. The world of suzie wong about the books creator permalink submitted by chinarail on sun, 20160124 10. Born near manchester, he was educated in dorset, then worked first on a film magazine and later for the british council. Mason lived from 1919 1997 and over the course of his life he wrote six novels. Penguin books reintroduces the timeless story of the love affair between a british artist and.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1957, and was written by richard mason. At long last i saw the world of suzie wong at my school library today. Robert is t he only resident of the nam kok hotel not renting his room by the hour when he meets suzie at the bar. The world of suzie wong by richard mason, first edition abebooks. And chiefly one grows in affection and occasional irritation for suzie wong, who takes on her job to insure her baby son growing up as a student, not illiterate as she is herself. How suzie wong wooed the worlds book critics in 1957 south. The world of suzie wong is the story of a successful british businessman who decides to try to make it as an artist in hong kong instead and falls in love with a teenaged chinese prostitute. The world of suzie wong directed by richard quine available. Jan 31, 2012 she becomes his muse and they fall in love.
Paperback published in 1960, 1101571748 ebook published in 2012, 0143120425 paperback published in 2012, 0006. Kritzerland is proud to present a new limited edition soundtrack cd release and the world premiere of the complete score to. The world of suzie wong began life as a novel by british author richard mason. William holden stars as an american artist who becomes involved with the sordid underworld of prostitution in hong kong in the world of suzie wong, based on paul osborns broadway adaptation of the novel by richard mason. I found this book thanks to simon winchester, who mentioned it in the river at the centre of the world. He was born in hale, england, educated in boarding schools, and served in the raf in world war ii as a japanese translator. The world of suzie wong broadway play original ibdb. The world of suzie wong, is a novel where a british artist falls for his model suzie wong a chinese prostitute. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The world of suzie wong book by richard mason 6 available. Free download or read online the world of suzie wong pdf epub book.
The timeless story of the love affair between a british art. The screenplay by john patrick was adapted from the stage play by paul osborn, which was based on the novel of the same title by richard mason. Here are my top picks for fiction set in hong kong. The world of suzie wong is my first exposure to the work of english writer richard mason. His experiences while living in hong kong inspired him to write the world of suzie wong. The world of suzie wong is a beautifully written time capsule of a novel. Holden is american architect robert lomax, who travels to hong kong to paint. Few would recognize the 1930s waterfront luk kwok hotel where suzie writer richard mason stayed. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The main characters of this fiction, historical story are suzie wong, robert lomax. The world of suzie wong signet books by mason, richard and a great selection of related books, art and. For her beauty captivates him the moment hes first lays eyes on her but, she a woman that is very hard to get. So on that rainy saturday afternoon when you need a little romance, drama and travel to a far off land pop in this new dvd of suzie wong and be carried away. By author richard mason, introduction by sam sloan.
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The world of suzie wong original, play, drama, broadway opened in new york city oct 14, 1958 and played through jan 2, 1960. Kwan, producer ray stark, and restaurateur and hong kong film director cecile tang financed the. Hk writers the 5 best books about hong kong page traveller. Richard mason 19191997 was a british author who learned japanese.
The book, published first in england and then in the united states, proved very popular. The world of suzie wong penguin books reintroduces the timeless story of the love affair between a british artist and a chinese prostitute. When he meets the beautiful suzie wong, despite knowingly having a selfcentered. The world of suzie wong by richard mason 2012, paperback. This acclaimed book by richard mason is available at in several formats for your ereader. Read the world of suzie wong a novel by richard mason available from rakuten kobo. Nancy kwan and jackie chan at the hong kong ballets premiere gala of suzie wong, 2006 in 1987, nancy kwan coowned the dim sum restaurant joss.
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