{"product_id":"yun-hai-x-o-oo-2027-lunisolar-almanac","title":"Yun Hai x O.OO 2027 Lunisolar Almanac","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips Late November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating in Chinese tradition, the lunisolar almanac is also charmingly known as “old yellow calendar” 老黃曆, a moniker that refers to the time its jurisdiction fell under the emperor (identified by imperial yellow).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt merges the Gregorian and lunar calendars, Chinese astrology, agricultural timings, and folk beliefs into a book of seasonal cycles, daily recommendations, and predictions. Throughout Taiwan, people consult it to plan weddings, engagements, agricultural schedules, and many other aspects of daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur interpretation of this longstanding tradition compiles the lunar calendar, 24 solar terms, important Chinese and Taiwanese holidays, Western astrological cycles, and even English translations of 2027 almanac predictions from an established Taiwanese almanac source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003en developing the design of this daily tear-off almanac, we referenced classic examples printed on translucent paper. These tend to use only a few colors and feature a vibrant red header bearing sayings of good fortune. They’re accomplished examples of vernacular design: dense, packed with meaning, functional, and beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing from these, we sourced thin, Taiwanese-milled paper that allows future days to ghost through. We designed a custom red backing card with gold foil stamping in the traditional aesthetic. We love that the thin paper, once torn, is often saved for wrapping delicate items or folding origami, so we perforated each sheet for a clean tear-away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis year, in keeping with the custom of many daily almanacs in Taiwan, we’ve also introduced illustrations and photography to the page design. We worked with Taiwanese American illustrator James Kuo to incorporate illustrations for major Taiwanese holidays like Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival. For weekend content, we included architectural photography by Taiwanese artist Hsun-Chih Chan, whose work interprets buildings across Taiwan as mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e324 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBound with brass Chicago screw posts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on FSC-certified, Taiwanese-milled 50 gsm white kraft paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-color offset printing (Pantone inks).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacker board: laminated gray chipboard with gold foil stamping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a hanging hole in the backing for wall mounting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: O.OO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreative Direction: Lisa Cheng Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: James Kuo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotography: Hsun-Chi Chan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eData Editors: Kimberly Chou, Amalissa Uytingco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProofreaders: Jasmine Huang, Natya Regensburger, Jeremy Hersh, Lillian Lin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Park Life Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41918715428922,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7069\/files\/YH110200-pdp-01_1.webp?v=1794425996","url":"https:\/\/www.parklifestore.com\/products\/yun-hai-x-o-oo-2027-lunisolar-almanac","provider":"Park Life Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}