Read-(0601)

Author: Zhang Licheng
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features:
1. These texts and the content involved are rarely seen in other media and publications;
2. It is indeed worth people taking the time to read, without any filler, offering the same price for books of different substance. The Humanistic Series "Dukou" incorporates mid-length readings that are less frequently included in newspapers and books but possess significant publishing and preservation value. The content primarily covers contemporary cultural events, figures, and literary critiques, providing readers with rare textual specimens and delightful reading experiences. The book includes exquisite bookplates drawn by Taiwanese cartoonist Cai Zhizhong.
As the Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran said, "Inspiration needs only to sing; inspiration never explains." For a book, it should also be presented to readers without hesitation, requiring no further words. "Dukou" focuses on culture and media, preserving the loyal chroniclers, tragic disappearers, and persistent figures of this era, while conducting in-depth explorations of literary works that truly touch our hearts.
"Dukou 0601" includes two articles by Wang Kang and Yu Shicun. I believe such "explanations" are not redundant. The main feature of this issue is Guo Degang. The five-thousand-word special feature includes three parts: a long-character profile of Beijing folk xiangsheng artist Guo Degang, an interview with Guo Degang by the author, and a selection of his xiangsheng works, accompanied by character photography by the renowned photographer He Yanguang of the China Youth Daily. This provides a comprehensive and in-depth portrayal of the xiangsheng artist, who has long performed in Tianqiao, devoted himself to the art of xiangsheng, and increasingly gained recognition from the public, especially urban cultural circles.