Romance of the Three Kingdoms Full Illustration

Author: Zhu Zixuan
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Publish 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 comic strips and published using modern lithography. The book was meticulously drawn by Mr. Zhu Zixuan, 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 was in high demand, quickly becoming a major news event in Shanghai and marking the beginning of the market entry of comic strips printed using lithography as independent publications in modern China.
Part of this 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 expressive lines, each accompanied by poetic inscriptions. The second part presents illustrations of the story titles from 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 comic strips in the history of Chinese publishing but also a fine example of the line drawing artistry of traditional Chinese painting.