Books Kinokuniya stalwart Kenny Chan retires

Mr Kenny Chan will retire from his role as Books Kinokuniya Asia-Pacific senior store and merchandising director at the end of December. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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SINGAPORE - He has hunted down books for Singapore's late founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, entertained celebrity authors such as Neil Gaiman and been immortalised in a cartoon portrait by Eisner Award-winning artist Sonny Liew.

Now, a chapter closes on the storied career of bookseller Kenny Chan, as he retires at the end of December from his role as Books Kinokuniya Asia-Pacific senior store and merchandising director.

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