"Headless and Unhappy - Contemporary Chinese Classic Animation Book Series"

Author: Zhou Youyi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-05-19
Features: The "Contemporary Chinese Classic Animation Series" presents China's outstanding animated films in a comprehensive manner through books paired with original VCDs. It allows more readers to appreciate the fine culture of the Chinese nation; helps adults relive their childhood memories; enables young readers to feel Chinese culture and be nurtured and educated by Chinese spirit through Chinese stories and images; and also aims to encourage Chinese animation filmmakers to create more animated films with Chinese style and national charm, shape more Chinese cartoon stars, and once again achieve the glory of Chinese animation films.
The film "Mo Nao Bu He Guang" depicts two interesting children. One is named "Mo Nao," a boy who always forgets things no matter what he does. The other child is named "Bu He Guang," who has a strange temper. If you ask him to go east, he prefers to go west, and his first words are always "I'm not happy." When they grow up, their quirks lead to hilarious and unbearable jokes. In the end, they both learn their lessons and correct their shortcomings. The film has a light and lively tone, exaggerated actions, and an attractive charm that leaves a lasting impression.
"The Journey to the Gold Coin Kingdom" tells the story of Xiao Xing and Xiao Dan's adventures in the Gold Coin Kingdom. In real life, people crave gold coins, but in the Gold Coin Kingdom, they are worthless. The story conveys to the audience that money itself has no value. Only when it can exchange for what people need does it show its worth. Pursuing money alone is meaningless. Kindness and friendship are more important than money.
"The Super Soap" tells a whimsical story of a merchant promoting a super soap that can change the color of clothes. As the audience marvels at the merchant's clever sales techniques, they also realize two important lessons. First, one should not blindly follow the crowd. Extremes often lead to the opposite. Second, a normal and vibrant society should be colorful and diverse, not monochromatic.
"The New Doorbell" expresses a psychological state. When you eagerly anticipate something to happen or arrive, your behavior may seem unusual or even ridiculous. Like the protagonist in the story, who can't sit still without someone pressing the doorbell. However, it is difficult to recognize this psychological state in oneself, so when we laugh at others, we should reflect on how to manage our own minds and avoid becoming someone else's laughingstock.