Selected Works of Fang Fang

Author: Fang Fang
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The fate of every individual is composed of the fates of many people, just like a stock company, where one is merely a major shareholder. "Cross-Century Series" is a brand managed by Yangtze River Literature and Art Press for many years. Since 1992, it has introduced representative works of 67 outstanding writers across seven volumes. After the books were published, they became wildly popular across the country and had a broad impact in both the creative and publishing circles, earning the reputation of being hailed as "Southern has 'Cross-Century,' Northern has 'Tiger with a Cloth Cover.'" The "Essential Works of the Cross-Century Series," as the name implies, aims to select the best from the best, providing readers with the outstanding works of contemporary Chinese writers. The first five works introduced by renowned writers were all self-edited and self-selected by the authors themselves, condensing the essence of the creations of writers like Mo Yan and Zhou Guoquan, representing their highest artistic achievements. To achieve this effect, Yangtze River Press even signed "mandatory" terms with these "heavyweight writers"—at least one-third of the book must consist of their outstanding new works. Fortunately, these writers have ample material, and despite such "dictatorial clauses," they still ensure that each book fully lives up to the title of "Essential Works," allowing readers to enjoy a dual pleasure of reading and aesthetics. The "Essential Works" have exquisite and elegant packaging, appearing refined and substantial. The covers not only use special paper printing but also incorporate techniques such as hollowed-out silver foil, which, on one hand, makes the books visually exquisite and eye-catching, and on the other hand, increases the difficulty of piracy.