Sanmao's Adventures 5: Escaping the Devil's Den - Color Illustrations of the Complete Sanmao Series - 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 Paper" of the Morning Paper on July 28, 1935. Sanmao's purely Chinese name, as well as the cartoonish child image that perfectly matches the name, immediately attracted widespread attention from readers. After that, Zhang Leping became unstoppable, creating a large number of Sanmao comic works over the decades and publishing them in standalone 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—all these images deeply moved generations of Chinese people. The historical depth and cultural significance of Sanmao are unparalleled in the history of world comics. In 1999, during the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Sanmao's Adventures was ranked 19th in the list of "50 Books That Moved the Republic." 2005 marked the 70th anniversary of Sanmao's birth. To celebrate this occasion, we have planned the publication of this Sanmao Complete Works Mini-Series. The series collects 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 last two strips published on January 7 and April 4, 1949. This book is organized into five volumes based on the content published in the Dagongbao, supplemented with six original drafts that were not included at the time. To enhance readability, we have meticulously colored the original illustrations and added concise text to achieve a harmonious blend of images and words.