Huaxia Book Collection (36 volumes)

Author: Nie Ming
Publisher: Central University of Nationalities Press
Publication Date: Not available
Features:
1. Grand Scale: The book selects over 200 classic Chinese works from the pre-Qin period to the Republican era, encompassing millions of words of the essence of ancient and modern literature. With 36 volumes, it offers a comprehensive collection of the most valuable classics in the world.
2. Unique Classification: It breaks away from the traditional academic categorization and pioneers a classification method based on social strata. Due to the diverse backgrounds of these collectors, their book collections are highly personalized and varied.
3. Rigorous Selection: The book's selection is extremely strict and cautious. In short, only works that are extraordinary and groundbreaking are included, and only books that are historically significant and culturally profound are recorded. The selected works represent the essence of Chinese traditional culture.
4. Rare Editions: It comprehensively gathers the finest rare editions of Chinese classics, rescuing over 60 endangered manuscripts and collecting over 80 overseas fragments, totaling nearly 200 rare and unique books.
5. Authoritative Oversight: Renowned scholars and masters of Chinese studies serve as consultants, guiding the compilation of the book. The collaboration of major academic institutions and libraries both domestically and internationally, along with the support of experts, ensures its industry-leading quality.
6. Masterful Design: Design master Li Wei has meticulously planned, designed, and packaged the book, blending classical elegance with modern aesthetics. It is a rare work of art and can also be considered a cultural book.
7. Eco-Friendly Production: The book is processed and produced using environmentally friendly materials, fully embodying the principle of human-centered design. It is truly a stunning book. With its unique creativity, exquisite craftsmanship, innovative design, and refined packaging, its unparalleled value cannot be replaced.
8. Technological Leadership: The book's outer packaging box is made using international cutting-edge "nanotechnology," making it a book that also embodies technological innovation.
9. Rapid Acquisition: The book has been collected by the National Library of China, the Seikado Library in Japan, the British Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
10. Media Attention: Major media outlets such as CCTV and the China Reading Newspaper have been closely following the book. At its launch, CCTV actively monitored it and produced a special program titled "Millennium Book Collection Expo: China," a rare occurrence.
The text layout uses vertical Simplified Chinese characters. It preserves the spiritual essence of traditional Chinese cultural classics while greatly facilitating modern reading, representing a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. This humanized design is a first in China.
The text paper used is 70g yellow offset paper, with a soft color and comfortable texture. Its greatest advantage is its ability to alleviate eye fatigue from prolonged reading, making it beneficial for eye health. The product won the 2000 Ministry of Light Industry Innovation Award.
The text ink uses a domestically pioneered environmentally friendly aromatic ink, which minimizes harmful volatile organic compounds from traditional ink. When the book is opened, a fragrant aroma fills the air, refreshing and invigorating, with the added benefits of alertness and fatigue relief. At midnight, sitting in a bookroom with a cup of tea and a book filled with fragrance, one can spiritually connect with the past, a truly delightful experience.
The cover uses 200g imported copperplate paper for five-color printing. The six-part volumes have distinct themes and styles. The spine is made of imported environmentally friendly and special binding material, with a comfortable texture. Laser silvering adds a lifelike, three-dimensional effect, and the book title is processed with special UV lamination, giving it a deep, ink-like appearance.
The Golden Chamber is a remarkable book in Chinese history, sometimes called the "ancient and modern erotic classic." It is a vivid and realistic portrayal of the licentious lives of feudal aristocrats. However, due to the author's limited perspective, it lacks a serious critical realist spirit, describing the shameless bedroom life with an admiring attitude, setting a bad precedent for modern erotic novels. Because of its detailed descriptions of sexual acts, it has not been publicly published to this day. To reflect the completeness of Chinese book collections, this book includes a complimentary DVD of the film adaptation of The Golden Chamber (Note: This is the first domestic public release, and the original, authentic copy is included with the book).
The entire set is packaged in six boxes, each independently designed. The boxes mimic redwood material, coated with 16 layers of hand-painted lacquer, giving them a deep, rich color that never fades. The box surfaces use international cutting-edge nanotechnology and exquisite silk-screen printing, with each box featuring unique patterns and themes, exuding an ancient charm.
A collector's gold card is included, engraved with a serial number, for those who appreciate collecting. The inner boxes are lined with high-quality silk, adding elegance and protection to the books. Inspired by ancient Chinese binding cases and modern book covers, this design combines the best of both worlds, eliminating the complexity of traditional cases while refining the roughness of modern ones. It ensures the long-term preservation of the books in pristine condition, making it convenient for collection.
Royal Collections: Feudal rulers valued book collections, gathering treasures from across the land. Their libraries focused on works on governance, philosophy, military strategy, and history, which were essential reading for the imperial family. These collections remain valuable for today's leaders as supplementary materials for improving knowledge and guiding work. The editions of these royal collections were exceptionally rare, even for widely circulated books, often chosen from imperial workshops, making them premium collectibles.
Official Collections: Feudal rulers implemented cultural monopolies, suppressing books that depicted romantic relationships, exposed official corruption, or revealed court secrets. This section, Official Collections, is actually Official Forbidden Books, many of which were rescued from ancient government archives or tracked down from the private libraries of powerful officials. These rare and secret editions are now being published for the first time, offering readers a rare opportunity to appreciate them.
Celebrity Collections: Throughout history, celebrities have been focal points in cultural circles. Due to their social status and fame, their tastes and actions are closely watched. Celebrity Collections are distinguished by their abundance of fine, rare, and private works, reflecting their personal styles and insights rarely seen by outsiders. This section of The Great Series of Chinese Book Collections gathers dozens of rare family collections from various dynasties, making Celebrity Collections a significant part of Chinese cultural history.
Private Collections: Despite the feudal rulers' cultural monopolies, private book collections flourished. During periods of "burning books and burying scholars," some righteous individuals risked their lives to smuggle books, while rulers often seized or claimed books during large-scale "compilations" (which were actually acts of suppression). Countless book-loving families hid their rare collections, leading to the emergence of numerous private collectors. These collections are incredibly diverse, including rare, unique, legendary, folk tales, and unofficial histories. They also feature high-quality, long-lost editions, with collectors skilled in textual criticism, authentication, and preservation. These collections hold immense significance for modern collecting, research, and appreciation.
Great Leaders' Collections: In the past century, China has undergone tremendous changes, and three great leaders—Sun Yat-sen, Mao Zedong, and Deng Xiaoping—have achieved. Their political acumen, governance strategies, and historical accomplishments were deeply rooted in their strong political qualities and cultural literacy nurtured by Chinese traditional thought. Their book collections were of exceptional quality, perspective, and depth, unmatched in history. Great Leaders' Collections are rare private treasures, extraordinary works. Reading them requires deep thought, and appreciating them brings endless wisdom.
Overseas Collections: From the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, China's turbulent society led to significant damage to its book collections. Many books were lost overseas due to historical reasons such as cultural exchange, trade, or plunder by invaders. These lost editions became irreplaceable, and some fragments, even overseas, are the only surviving masterpieces of their kind, making them inaccessible to Chinese scholars. Overseas Collections includes only the most rare and unique works of the modern era, holding immense cultural value. Their study is crucial for understanding ancient Chinese history and culture.
National Soul, National Treasures: The loss of these books over the past century is a great regret. Today, their collection brings solace to the people.