It’s taken me a long time to get around to doing this, but here’s a link for a free-to-download copy of “The Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzhen”. The catalyst that prompted me to finally get around to this is the fact that Crowd Supply is now sold out (I think Adafruit is also sold out, too). Since the maps in the guide are now quite out of date, I figure it’s not worth re-printing the guide. Instead, it may be more useful to publish a link, so that others can swap out the map pages with something more up-to-date and have a swing at making their own derivative works.
To the best of my knowledge, the last few physical copies of the book available for purchase are at MJ Maker’s stall on the 2nd floor of the SEG Plaza in Huaqiangbei. His stall number is 2A08; I think he has maybe 10 copies left as of this post. If you do stop by MJ’s booth, say hi for me.
Thanks again to everyone who supported the book campaign and purchased books. It was a fun adventure making and selling the guide. It was also a good reminder of why print publishing is a hard business!
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Thanks again for providing high quality information to us, your random internet people :)
Thanks so much for the PDF version to accompany my (valued) paper one!
When I read the intro, I was sad to see your message to your friend, Gavin.
I am sure that you thought of him when you uploaded it.
You put much work and love into this, and really didn’t need to share this: this is extremely generous of you.
Much thanks,
Paul H.
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谢谢你！
I’m learning Chinese and that’s due to, a very large part, you and your partner who inspired me so much. It made me smile to see that you are inspired by someone else too. Such a wonderful world.
Very helpful, thanks you!
Bunnie… I just last month hunted down and bought your book.
1: Thank you for making it free and digital.
2: Aaargh!
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Thank you for making this high quality work avaliable worldwide.
Are you interested in a Brazilian Portuguese translation? Please, send me an e-mail if so. Actually here in São Paulo we do have some smaller-scale Shenzen callled Sta Ifigenia (it is the name of a street but the entire neighboorhood is *the* place for finding electronics stuf).
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Is there a similar resource for Guangzhou?
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Hi Bunnie,
Thanks for sharing this, has been massively helpful in my research for a piece I’m working about the coronavirus’ impact on Shenzhen. Sorry to have to reach out here. Am wondering if you might be free for a chat some time this week? Am at the email above and also on Twitter
Chrs, Liz