Feces·On the way

Author: Xie Liwen / Liang Zhitian (Illustrator)
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The "Shi Lao Ren" series is a story picture book series featuring a small character named "Shi Lao Ren." This unusual character showcases the author Xie Liwen's extraordinary ability to weave stories and master picture books. Xie Liwen, a renowned Hong Kong writer, also created the picture book series "Ma Dou Ma Mai," which moved countless young people in mainland China in 2003 and achieved sales records in the industry. Through this, Xie Liwen was discovered by mainland readers. Compared to the slightly melancholic coming-of-age story of "Ma Dou Ma Mai," "Shi Lao Ren" is entirely sorrowful throughout, with its humor reflected in the details rather than the story itself. The Hong Kong Ming Pao commented, "The comic story of 'Shi Lao Ren' encompasses tragedy, ambition, romantic sentiment, self-deprecating humor, and absurdity. The complex emotions it evokes are akin to reading a literary novel." The "Shi Lao Ren" series consists of three volumes: "Fushi Liu Ji," "Zai Lu Tu Shang," and "Shi Shi Tang Hua." In "Fushi Liu Ji" and "Zai Lu Tu Shang," each contains a longer story, meticulously describing how a small character pursues their dreams with many satirical elements, yet the ending is twisty and sorrowful. "Shi Shi Tang Hua" features short stories that tell self-deprecating fairy tales. From the poetic language of these "Shi Lao Ren" stories, we can touch upon life philosophies that are not easily perceived, carrying a powerful sense of sadness and emotional resonance. It is precisely for this reason that "Shi Lao Ren" will be deeply loved by young people. The "Shi Lao Ren" series was published by the Beijing Library Press in June 2004. Xie Liwen is a well-known Hong Kong writer, the author of the "Ma Dou Ma Mai" series, and the publisher of the children's magazine "Huang." "Shi Lao Ren" is his alternative work to "Ma Dou Ma Mai," like the dark side of the moon, Shi Lao Ren and Ma Mai are opposites yet intimately connected. Liang Zhitian studied abroad, supporting himself by drawing, but dropped out of school midway. Upon returning to Hong Kong, he formed an independent band called "HUH!" and served as the lead singer and composer, releasing three albums before leaving the band. He secured an animation production job with his music, using the time to complete a series of illustrations with different styles for "Shi Lao Ren." He said, "I am Shi Lao Ren!" [Editor's Recommendation]—Hong Kong Ming Pao "The world of Shi Lao Ren is dark and fleeting. Fragile lives hold beautiful dreams. Dreams make the fragile strong."—Singapore Lianhe Zaobao Shi Lao Ren, this peculiar cartoon character, has captured the hearts of countless Hong Kong children and young readers.—Asian Wall Street Journal Effortlessly savoring the sweetness in the bitterness of life.—Hong Kong Economic Daily "The world of Shi Lao Ren is dark and fleeting, yet fragile lives hold beautiful dreams. Dreams make the fragile strong." Author Xie Liwen, a renowned Hong Kong writer, the author of the "Ma Dou Ma Mai" series, and the publisher of the children's magazine "Huang." "Shi Lao Ren" is his alternative work to "Ma Dou Ma Mai," like the dark side of the moon, Shi Lao Ren and Ma Mai are opposites yet intimately connected. This volume, "Zai Lu Tu Shang," tells a story about Singapore, filled with satirical elements but ending in a twisty and sorrowful way. From the poetic language of these Shi Lao Ren stories, we can touch upon life philosophies that are not easily perceived, carrying a powerful sense of sadness and emotional resonance.