03 "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" Graphic Treasure Collection (User-Original, Exciting Scenes, Exclusive Collection; Hand-drawn Costume and Weapon Illustrations, First Public Scenes and Behind-the-Scenes)

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Publisher: Planning Department of the "Yutian Gongwu" Website
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Features: Strictly speaking, this isn’t a "book," so we call it a "commemoration." It’s a collection of frozen moments and heartfelt words—a feeling neither of us would want to forget. It once genuinely warmed us in the winter of 2003. In front of this treasure collection that the wisdom and efforts of many, perhaps no lengthy preface or grandiloquent introduction is needed. Everything collected here has long been a resonance from deep within your and my hearts. The words I write here are merely a repetition of expression and ramblings. During the creation of this book, we had the privilege of contacting the production team of the new version of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, the relevant personnel from Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, and received their strong support and assistance, gaining some very valuable materials. While organizing these materials, we were deeply moved by the subtle details that were not presented to the audience. Whether this version will become a classic may no longer need to be debated or argued. We only want to offer our sincere respect in the face of the sincerity it has already given and the achievements it has achieved. I’ve always liked the word "serendipity," liking the unknown and mystery it embodies, or bringing a sharp sense of perception—whether joy or pain. The 2003 version of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, with its forty episodes of swordplay and romantic tales, a tragic yet enlightening heroic story from Jin Yong’s pen. Unconsciously, it brought us back in touch with passion and belief lost in real life, with boiling blood and tears. And this seemed to be unexpected. What was unexpected was also the reflections and thoughts that continued beyond the episodes, the genuine emotions and attachments that expanded from keyboards to the internet. Whether blind or, it was a memorable persistence in our youth. When writing these words, I once again revisited the tragic and desolate scene of the final episode at Yanmen Pass. The last scene faded. Gazing blankly, I saw the flowing mists and the lush yet desolate trees on the mountain, witnessing the end of a heroic tale. Stories always come to an end, and memories always blur. But please let me quietly preserve some things, in the joys and sorrows cut by time, and let such a feeling return to me years later, on an unknown sunny day. —Fei Xue Yang Hua