Speak the truth, tell the truth

Author: Wang Xinmin
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This manuscript is an achievement of Xinmin, a symbol of his dedication, and proof that diligence pays off. When I didn’t yet know Jia Pingwa, I remember at a canteen table during a work meal, I asked him, "Which writer in Shaanxi does he admire?" He replied without hesitation, “Jia Pingwa!” Back then, Jia Pingwa wasn’t revered as a god as he is today. The years that followed confirmed a fact. Through books, the author has known and befriended Jia Pingwa for over a decade, successfully planning and publishing works such as Selected of Pingwa, Selected Travel Writings of Jia Pingwa, The Seated Buddha, Jia Pingwa’s Calligraphy and Painting, Be a Free Person—Jia Pingwa’s Prefaces and Postfaces, The West Road—Jia Pingwa’s Manuscript Collection, Jia Pingwa’s Lawsuit, and Jia Pingwa’s Book Friends. Most of these were efforts to fill gaps, often achieving innovative and best-selling results. This book recounts the author’s experiences in negotiating, compromising, and sometimes debating with Jia Pingwa and the publishing industry while planning these books, reflecting the ups and downs of the book world and human nature. At the same time, as a successful case of book planning, it offers valuable references and insights for the publishing industry, and helps readers understand the untold stories behind the books.