The Complete Works of Sanmao: Miniature Edition · Sanmao's Rise from Poverty

Author: Zhang Leping
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The character Sanmao, created by Mr. Zhang Leping, was born in 1935. The earliest Sanmao comic strip found was 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 captured the widespread attention of readers. After that, Zhang Leping could not stop creating Sanmao comics over the decades, and he also published standalone collections of them. Sanmao became a true comic star. The mischievous Sanmao of the 1930s, the soldier and wanderer Sanmao of the 1940s, and the later Sanmao who 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, we have planned the publication of this Sanmao Complete Works Pocket Edition. The book collects all of Mr. Zhang Leping's Sanmao comic strips, presenting the most comprehensive and newly released version 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 edition is organized into three volumes based on the content published in the Dagongbao, supplemented with six original drafts that were not included at the time. Additionally, we have paired the original illustrations with concise text to enhance readability.