Shafei's Biography — China's First Revolutionary News Photographer

Author: Cai Zige
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: Sha Fei, this incredibly legendary "" of Chinese revolutionary news photography, created countless "" in the history of Chinese revolutionary photography for our nation and left us countless classic historical moments:,,Ni General and the Japanese girl, etc. Yet, he fell outside our camp after the victory of the People's Republic, and then General Nie Rongzhen, then Commander-in-Chief of the North China Military Region, had to "cry over spilt milk" to dismiss him... The tragic romance between Sha Fei and his wife Wang Hui, their unshakable devotion and enduring love, stirred the depths of one's soul and touched the very core of one's spirit... The profound affection between father and child, the love between husband and wife, and the brotherly bonds of comrades all contributed to the final vindication of Sha Fei's case. Despite numerous hardships, the truth ultimately emerged, restoring history to its rightful place. This book, with 300,000 words, is accompanied by 114 precious, rarely-seen, and meticulously crafted historical photographs, adding a rich sense of historical to the narrative. It is a touching, poignant, and gripping work of literary nonfiction.