Distant Place: A Collection of Jianghuang Fanfiction

Author: Nanjing Publishing House Editorial
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: The Distant Shore—A Collection of Wuxia Fan Fiction is published and distributed by Nanjing Publishing House. This book is a collection of fan fiction created by enthusiasts of wuxia and drama, driven by their passion for the TV series The River Flows for Ever. The text is full of enthusiasm, simple, and pure. The distributor claims that this is the first fan fiction collection in China that combines literature, film, and the internet, pioneering the field of original online fan fiction in the country. As a masterpiece of the renowned wuxia author Wen Rui'an, The River Flows for Ever was instantly popular upon its publication, captivating readers with its intricate, mysterious plot and the entanglement of love and betrayal. Wen became the fourth master of modern wuxia fiction, following Jin Yong, Liang Yusheng, and Gu Long. In 2004, Shanghai Sanjiu Cultural Development Co., Ltd. invited the famous Hong Kong director Ju Jueliang, who had directed the 83-episode The Legend of the Condor Heroes and Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, to produce the TV series The River Flows for Ever. The series was broadcast across the country, sweeping away the aesthetic fatigue caused by the saturation of wuxia dramas and earning widespread praise from audiences., characters like Gu Xichao, Qi Shaoshang, and Fu Wanqing from The River Flows for Ever became the hottest keywords in people's daily conversations. Countless enthusiastic netizens discussed the characters on major BBS forums, expressed their feelings, and even wrote countless novels based on the original plot to satisfy their lingering enthusiasm. In light of this, Nanjing Publishing House, with the authorization and support of Wen Rui'an, Ju Jueliang, Zhong Hanliang, and the TV rights holder "Shanghai Sanjiu Cultural Development Co., Ltd.," compiled and published the outstanding works collected online. This book includes a set of exclusive photos of Gu Xichao's actor, Zhong Hanliang, along with 52 exclusive stills and numerous exquisite color illustrations. "Shouldering justice with a strong will, inspiring the world with a loyal heart—let us follow the authors' narratives and explore the stories of these extraordinary heroes and scholars in the desolate desert and borderlands!" The series has been broadcast in Guangdong, Fujian, Shanghai, Nanjing, Sichuan, Tianjin, Wenzhou, and Zhejiang since 2004, achieving high ratings. Henan Zhengzhou TV Station will premiere the series as its anniversary special on July 25. This book consists of three parts: 1. Exclusive photos and stills of The River Flows for Ever 2. The most representative fan fiction online 3. Original hand-drawn illustrations and exclusive interviews All profits from this book will be donated to children who have lost access to education!