Journey to the West (Volume 1 and 2): Colorful Illustrations of the Four Great Classical Novels - A Collectible Edition

Author: (Ming) Wu Cheng'en, edited by Chi Wen, annotated by Qianyuan, illustrated by Dai Dunbang et al
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Publishing Date: 2000-12-01
Features: This book is a colored illustration edition of Journey to the West from the series of colored illustrations of the Four Great Classical Novels by renowned artists. It tells the story of the Tang monk Tripitaka and his disciples traveling through countless hardships to the West to seek the True Scriptures during the early years of the Tang Dynasty. To facilitate the popularization of this classical masterpiece and enhance its collectible value, the book features exquisite illustrations by famous painters such as Cheng Shifa. The book is printed with high quality and uses an international standard 16K hardcover binding. It is an extremely rare and valuable collectible, highly prized for its collection value. The book consists of two main parts: the original text and newly created colored illustrations. In terms of the original text, as an ancient books editor and publisher, based on years of experience, I believe this approach is rigorous and accessible—both adhering to the norms of ancient books editing and catering to the tastes of contemporary readers. First, the book presents the full text without abridgment, allowing readers to grasp the complete picture of the work and enhance their reading experience. Second, it selects a reliable manuscript as the base text, cross-references several representative versions, and references new editions published by influential publishing houses in the past one to two decades. This ensures that the book combines the strengths of various editions while remaining concise and essential.