The Complete Works of Sanma: Miniature Edition · Sanma's Diary

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 News" of the Morning News on July 28, 1935. Sanmao's purely Chinese name, as well as the strikingly fitting comic-style child image that matched the name, immediately captured the widespread attention of readers. After that, Zhang Leping could not stop creating, producing a large number of Sanmao comic strips over the decades and publishing them in separate 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, on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Sanmao's Adventures was ranked 19th in the "50 Books that Moved the Republic" list. 2005 marked the 70th anniversary of Sanmao's birth. To celebrate this occasion, we have planned the publication of this Sanmao Complete Works Miniature Edition. The book collects all the Sanmao comic strips 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 final two strips published on January 7 and April 4, 1949. This edition is organized into three volumes based on the content originally 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 captions to enhance readability.