Water Margin (Illustrated Text) [Upper, Middle, Lower]

Author: Luo Guanzhong (Ming), Shi Nai'an (Ming)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Four Great Classical Novels Illustrated Edition by Yue Lu Book Society is a new version launched based on the best-selling popular edition that has remained popular for over a decade. This set offers a fresh reading experience with exquisite design and layout. The books are in a large 20 cm x 28 cm format, with the main text printed on lightweight Montblanc paper. It includes over 2,000 illustrations carefully selected from various old editions of the Four Great Classical Novels, all printed in special colors. Water Margin is in green, with illustrations and color choices meticulously designed to complement the text. This allows readers to appreciate the beauty of the original text while experiencing the exquisite art of ancient Chinese painting, deepening their understanding of the story and enhancing the pleasure of reading. The Illustrated Edition of the Four Great Classical Novels upholds Yue Lu Book Society's long-standing commitment to "buying the best books for the least money." The entire set of ten volumes is priced at only 240.00 yuan, with Water Margin comprising three volumes each, priced at 66.00 yuan per volume. The text version of this set is consistent with Yue Lu Book Society's popular edition. The text of Water Margin is based on the Yang Dingjian preface and Yuan Wuya edition from the late Ming Dynasty, while the illustrations are primarily selected from the Wanli-era Rong Yu Tang edition of Liu Zuo's Critical Edition of Water Margin, the Chongzhen-era Liu Qixian and Huang Chengzhi edition of Water Margin, and the Japanese edition of Newly Compiled Water Margin Illustrated Edition.