Colorful collection of Sanmao Complete Works Sanmao's Adventures (Part 2)

Author: Zhang Leping
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
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 comic-style child image that perfectly matches the name, immediately captured the widespread attention of readers. After that, Zhang Leping became unstoppable, creating a large number of Sanmao comic works over the decades and publishing them in separate volumes. 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 Adventures was ranked 19th in the "50 Books That Moved the Republic" list. 2005 marked the 70th anniversary of Sanmao's birth. To celebrate this, we have planned the publication of this Sanmao Complete Works Miniature Edition. The entire collection includes all the Sanmao comic works created by Mr. Zhang Leping and is the most comprehensive new version available in China. Sanmao's Adventures was serialized in the Dagongbao from June 15, 1947, to December 30, 1948, with the final two strips published on January 7 and April 4, 1949. This book is organized into two volumes, based on the content published in the Dagongbao, supplemented with six original drafts that were not included at the time, and arranged in a clear and readable format. To enhance readability, we have carefully colored the original artwork and added concise text to achieve a harmonious blend of images and words.