Water Margin (Upper and Lower): Colorful Paintings by Renowned Artists - A Collectible Edition of the Four Great Classical Novels

Author: (Ming) Shi Nai'an, edited by Wei Gu and Hua Jia, illustrated by Dai Dunbang et al.
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Publishing Date: 2000-12-01
Features: This book is a colored illustration edition of the "Water Margin" from the "Four Great Classical Novels" series of renowned artists. It tells the legendary story of the 108 heroes led by Song Jiang in Northern Song Dynasty. To facilitate the popularization of this classical masterpiece and enhance its collectible value, the book features exquisite illustrations created by famous painters such as Cheng Shifa. The book is printed with high quality, following international standards, in a large 16-page format with a hardcover binding, making it an extremely rare and valuable collectible. The book consists of two main parts: the original text and newly created colored illustrations. Regarding the original text, as an ancient books editor and publisher, with years of experience, I believe this approach is both rigorous and accessible—meeting the standards of ancient books editing while catering to the tastes of contemporary readers. First, the book presents the full text without abridgment, allowing readers to grasp the complete story and enhance their reading experience. Second, it selects a reliable edition as the base text, cross-references several representative versions, and consults new editions published by influential publishers in the past decade or two. This ensures that the book combines the strengths of various editions while remaining concise and essential.