A Comic Book Tour of Guangzhou

Author: Huang Tao
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: A domestic comic book travel book, a cultural tourism book that changes the way Chinese people read history. Flipping through this book, the rich Guangzhou local culture is everywhere in the subtle squares. The legends of the scholar-officials, the origins of Huilan Temple, the stories of the self-shorn women, the decryption of Guangzhou dialect—all of them make you remember them with a chuckle. —"Xinkuai Daily"
Three hundred pages of comics tell the story of Guangzhou. Understanding history gives you emotions. —"Yangcheng Evening News"
This comic book is very "heavy." It carries the weight of history, the weight of culture, and the weight of one person's love for a city. Huang Tao has his unique perspective on local culture. —"Nanfang Metropolis Daily"
"Comic Union" Column Editor Li Xiaoyan
The warm and intimate life jumps off the pages, with humorous scenes that bring us closer to the city of Guangzhou in laughter. —"Guangzhou Daily"
Three thousand years of Lingnan history, a thousand words can't express it all; two thousand years of Panyu history, one comic book tells it all. —Netizen Toby-1998 from the Jiujiang Garden Folk Culture Edition
What kind of book is this? It's a comic book, and it's definitely good for your eyes, because you don't have to go to the library to look up long-winded materials (even though you might never have and never will have the time, effort, and interest). Here, you have a knowledgeable and humorous tour guide who won't ask for tips or deal with shady shops. You can learn about the authentic local customs and hear ancient legends from under the eaves of old houses, without having to wander the streets and face the suspicious eyes of old men in the alleys. You don't even need to take trains or airplanes. All you need to do is find a reclining chair, place a big bag of chips beside you, and start this fun and engaging journey through a great Chinese city.
"Guangzhou in Comics" uses comics to present Guangzhou's history and culture in an easy-to-understand, vivid, and lively way. The comic art is fresh and smooth, with an uplifting tone, and the text is humorous and witty, blending knowledge, fun, and artistry into one. In this "image-reading" era, the book introduces the concept of "Exploring Guangzhou in Comics, Reading History with Ease," making a valuable exploration in promoting reading methods.