Uncle Auntie Zine

A heartfelt self-published zine by Menn Studio, this publication brings together conversations, wisdom, humour, and everyday reflections gathered through months of interviews with beloved uncles and aunties from different neighbourhoods.

At a time when younger generations are increasingly disconnected from their elders, the zine serves as a gentle bridge between generations, creating space for stories, memories, and life lessons that might otherwise go unheard. Through candid exchanges and observations of daily life, it reminds us that meaningful connections often begin with simply listening.

Beyond its personal stories, the publication is also a valuable document of Malaysian Chinese culture. Through the voices of its subjects, readers encounter a uniquely local way of speaking, thinking, and relating to one another. While the publication is written in Chinese, the language found within is distinctly Malaysian—shaped by dialects, migration histories, local slang, and multicultural influences. It captures expressions and ways of communicating that differ from Chinese-speaking communities in China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong, preserving a cultural identity that is often overlooked and rarely documented.

Thoughtfully produced with gold ink throughout, the publication carries both symbolic and material significance. The shimmering gold details pay tribute to the "golden" generation featured within its pages, while transforming the zine into an object that feels both intimate and celebratory.

Part documentary, part conversation, and part community archive, this publication preserves voices, experiences, and perspectives that continue to shape our collective memory. In doing so, Menn Studio invites readers to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover the value of intergenerational exchange.

This is more than a beautifully designed publication—it is a snapshot of a community, a generation, and a culture that is gradually changing. The stories, humour, language, and wisdom found within its pages offer a rare opportunity to understand the lived experiences of Malaysia's older generation.

Whether you are interested in Malaysian culture, oral histories, independent publishing, graphic design, or simply meaningful human stories, this publication offers both cultural value and personal resonance. It is a thoughtful read, a conversation starter, and a collectible object that preserves voices often left out of official histories.

这是由 Menn Studio 独立出版的一本温暖小志，收录了团队历时数月走访不同社区，与当地叔叔阿姨们进行访谈后整理而成的故事、人生智慧、幽默片段与日常观察。

在年轻世代与长辈之间逐渐缺乏交流的当下，这本出版物尝试成为一座连接两代人的桥梁，让那些珍贵却容易被忽略的记忆、经验与生命故事得以被倾听与保存。透过真诚的对话与观察，它提醒我们：人与人之间最珍贵的连结，往往始于愿意停下来聆听。

除了个人故事之外，这本小志也是一份珍贵的马来西亚华人文化记录。书中的受访者以最自然的方式分享他们的生活与经验，而这些对话同时保存了一种独特的在地语言与文化样貌。虽然全书以中文书写，但当中的用语、口头禅、表达方式与语感，都深深植根于马来西亚华人社会，融合了方言、移民历史及多元文化背景。

这些语言和表达方式，与中国、台湾或香港常见的中文文化并不完全相同，而是属于马来西亚华人社区独有的文化资产。随着时代变迁与世代更替，这些语言习惯和生活经验正逐渐消失，因此本书也成为了一份难得的民间文化档案。

全书特别采用金色油墨印刷，不仅为阅读体验增添细腻质感，也象征着书中所记录的“黄金一代”及其丰富的人生历练。闪耀的金色细节让这本小志成为一本值得珍藏的生活档案。

介于纪录、访谈与社区档案之间，本书保存了许多正在逐渐消逝的声音与故事，也邀请读者重新思考人与人、世代与世代之间的关系，在阅读中重新建立连接，并发现跨世代交流的价值。

这不仅是一本设计精美的出版物，更是一份关于社区、世代与文化的珍贵记录。书中所呈现的故事、语言、幽默感与生活智慧，让读者有机会重新认识马来西亚上一代人的生活经验与价值观。

无论你对马来西亚华人文化、口述历史、独立出版、平面设计，还是单纯对真实的人物故事感兴趣，这本书都能带来丰富的阅读体验。它不仅是一件值得阅读与收藏的作品，更是一份记录地方文化与集体记忆的重要档案。

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Language: Chinese
Format: Softcover | 28 pages
Dimensions: 330 x 500mm | 200g
Publication Year: 2022