Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Author: Luo Guanzhong
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: ★32-page paperback, published by Shanghai Ci Shu Press ★Full-color copperplate printing, with numerous exquisite illustrations created by renowned northern and southern Chinese painting masters, exuding an antique charm and vivid liveliness ★A leading publisher of Chinese classical novels, where text and illustrations each shine ★Exquisite binding, elegant design, perfect combination of text and images, offering a dual delight—unmissable for collectors
The development of a nation often sees social progress and economic prosperity accompanied by major cultural initiatives. In times of prosperity, compiling and promoting cultural achievements becomes a summary and celebration of an era. However, the synergistic effect of cultural development has brought a vibrant and colorful springtime to the publishing landscape! Compiling cultural treasures in prosperity is not limited to large-scale reference books; the redesign, enhancement, and preservation of immortal literary masterpieces are equally grand gestures in publishing.
The "Illustrated Edition of the Four Great Classical Novels" we present is both a testament to the flourishing cultural fortune of the nation and a masterpiece by a leading publisher of Chinese classical novels. We have engaged over 100 renowned northern and southern Chinese painting masters, all artistic giants and skilled brushwork artists, from Beijing, Tianjin, Nanjing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hunan, and Suzhou. Among them are Cheng Shifa, Liu Danzhai, He Youzhi, Dai Dunbang, Hua Sanchuan, Chen Baiyi, Wu Shanming, Shi Dawei, Chen Quansheng, and Zhao Zhitian, among others. Each a master of art, they wield their majestic brushes to create hundreds of elegant and vivid ink-and-color illustrations for the four most celebrated chapters of Chinese classical novels—Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margin, Journey to the West, and Dream of the Red Chamber, depicting lifelike scenes of characters, customs, and social life in a rich tapestry.
In terms of binding design, every effort has been made to achieve perfection. Renowned design masters in Shanghai have meticulously crafted a comprehensive design for each novel, every page, and every chapter, leaving no detail untouched. The texts of the classics have also been meticulously proofread by experts, preserving their original essence without any, making them true masterpieces.
Special mention should be made of the renowned scholar Professor Yu Qiuwei, who has gladly written the preface for this book. His profound insights into the Four Great Classical Novels, offering unique perspectives and a panoramic introduction, stand as a masterpiece of high-level guidance.