SINGAPORE – “Hiya sir,” he says to the youthful man, carrying the smile of a practised salesman. Tall and courteous, there’s something previous world about him. At 71, his hair is a fast-receding wave of silver and he sits by the door of a forest of phrases.
He’s the story teller and the story vendor. He’s the bookshop man.
Please subscribe or log in to proceed studying the total article.
Get limitless entry to all tales at $0.99/month
- Newest headlines and unique tales
- In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content material
- Get entry to all with our no-contract promotional bundle at solely $0.99/month for the primary 3 months*
*Phrases and circumstances apply.
