Comic Talk

Author: Xie Qizhang
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Publishing Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book features selected outstanding cartoons from the 1910-1950 era, uncovering the stories behind each cartoon or offering insightful critiques of their vividness, or detailing the people and events associated with them. It can be regarded as a meticulously drawn history of early Chinese cartoons, as well as a splendid archive of early Chinese cartoonists. The book is written with maturity and precise commentary, leaving readers with a vivid and concrete appreciation of the literary and artistic anecdotes and societal changes of that era. It is hailed by the Hong Kong book world as part of the "Xie's Illustrated Series." Mr. Xie has published over 900 articles in newspapers and magazines, many of which delve into literary anecdotes and legends, contributing significantly to the elevation of the status of old journals. His writings and books are highly favored by book lovers and collectors. CCTV, Beijing TV, and the Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio have filmed his study and conducted interview programs with him. In recent years, the "visual reading" of old books and periodicals has gradually become a highlight. Such books either introduce text through images or use images as text, recording history and figures from an artistic perspective. This not only caters to the growing "nostalgia trend" but also enhances readers' cultural appreciation. Examples include Chen Pingyuan's Illustrated Qing Dynasty, Zhang Leping's complete cartoon collection, and the "Literary Cartoon" series by Ding Cong and Fan Yong. Mr. Xie's book has received praise from the book world, and this one is no exception. The book features selected outstanding cartoons from the 1910-1950 era, uncovering the stories behind each cartoon or offering insightful critiques of their vividness, or detailing the people and events associated with them, not only as a meticulously drawn history of early Chinese cartoons but also as a splendid archive of early Chinese cartoonists.