Romance of the Three Kingdoms Complete Illustrations

Author: Zhu Zhixuan
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Publishing Date: 2005-08-01
Features: The Romance of the Three Kingdoms in full illustration originally published by Shanghai Wenyi Bookstore in the 25th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty. It was the pioneering work in the history of Chinese publishing that presented literary content in the form of sequential illustrations and published using modern stone printing techniques. The book was meticulously drawn by Mr. Zhu Zhixuan, a renowned figure in Shanghai's art scene at the time, and was released in a four-volume set with a cover. Upon its release, the Complete Illustrations of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms became highly sought after in the market, quickly becoming a major news event in Shanghai. This marked the beginning of the market entry of sequential illustrations printed using stone printing techniques as independent publications in modern China.
Part of the book features illustrations of figures from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, depicting nearly one hundred prominent figures from the era with dynamic poses and detailed lines, each accompanied by poetic inscriptions. The second part presents illustrations of the story summaries of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, showcasing the historical scenes of the 120 chapters through rich plots and expansive backdrops.
This book is not only the pioneer of sequential illustrations in the history of Chinese publishing but also a masterpiece of traditional Chinese ink painting in line drawing art.