The Story of Sanmao Joining the Army 1·Entering the Military Camp Illustrations Sanmao's Complete Collection Miniature Edition

Author: Zhang Leping
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The character Sanmao, created by Mr. Zhang Leping, was born in 1935. The earliest Sanmao comic works found were published in the supplement "Picture Morning News" of the Morning News on July 28, 1935. Sanmao's purely Chinese name, as well as the astonishingly fitting comic-style child image that matched the name, immediately attracted widespread attention from readers. After that, Zhang Leping could not stop creating a large number of Sanmao comic works over the decades, and even published them as standalone books. Sanmao became a true comic star. The mischievous Sanmao of the 1930s, the soldier and wanderer Sanmao of the 1940s, and the Sanmao who later gained a new life—each image deeply moved generations of Chinese people. The historical depth and cultural significance of Sanmao are unparalleled in the history of world comics. In 1999, on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Sanmao's Wandering Life was ranked 19th in the "50 Books That Moved the Republic" selection. 2005 marked the 70th anniversary of Sanmao's birth. To celebrate this occasion, we have planned the publication of this Sanmao Complete Works Miniature Edition. The book collects all of Mr. Zhang Leping's Sanmao comic works and is the most comprehensive new version available in China. Sanmao's Military Life was first serialized from May 12, 1946, to October 4, 1946, in the Shanghai News. This book is based on the standalone version published in 1947, supplemented with 6 original drafts that were not included at the time. The story's sequence has been slightly adjusted, and after organization, it is published in 3 volumes. At the same time, to enhance readability, we have meticulously colored the original artwork and added concise text to achieve a harmonious blend of images and words.