Shafei's Chronicle - The First Chinese Revolutionary News Photographer

Author: Cai Zige
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: Sha Fei, this legendary figure in Chinese revolutionary news photography, created countless "legends" in the history of revolutionary photography for China and left us countless classic historical moments: Lu Xun, Hsu Shu-ai, General Nie and the Japanese girl, etc. Yet, he fell outside our camp after the victory of the People's Republic, and General Nie Rongzhen, then commander-in-chief of the North China Military Region, had no choice but to "cry over spilled milk"...... The tragic yet steadfast love story between Sha Fei and his wife, Wang Hui, is even more heart-stirring and soul-touching...... The deep affection between father and son, the love between husband and wife, and the profound camaraderie among comrades ultimately led to the final vindication of Sha Fei's case. Despite numerous hardships, the truth eventually emerged, restoring history to its original form. This book, with 300,000 words, is accompanied by 114 precious, rarely-seen, and exquisitely crafted historical photographs, adding a rich sense of historical to the narrative. It is a moving, touching, and gripping work of literary non-fiction.