Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Volume 1 and 2): Colored Illustrations by Renowned Artists - A Treasure Collection of the Four Great Classical Novels

Author: Luo Guanzhong (Ming) with annotations by Hu Tong, illustrated by Dai Dunbang
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Publishing Date: 2000-12-01
Features: This book is a colored illustration edition of Romance of the Three Kingdoms from the series of classic novels illustrated by renowned artists, presented as a collectible volume. It narrates the story of the struggle for power among warlords during the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the establishment of the Three Kingdoms, creating vivid and distinct characters such as Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhuge Liang. To facilitate the popularization of this classical masterpiece and enhance its collectible value, the book features exquisite illustrations by celebrated artists such as Cheng Shifa. The entire book is printed with high quality, using an international standard 16K 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—it adheres to 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 scope of the work and elevate their reading experience. Second, it selects a reliable and authoritative edition as the base text, cross-reviews several representative versions, and references new annotated editions published by influential publishers in the past one to two decades. This ensures that the book combines the strengths of various editions while remaining concise and essential.