World Image Annual

Author: Zhai Yuodong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The World Image Annual (2001-2002) is a Chinese annual-style illustrated book that uses a systematic visual language to narrate major and significant international events. The book is structured around 8 main themes and over 110 sub-themes, featuring nearly 800 images. On-site photographs dominate the book, with a significant portion unseen in domestic media, sourced from major international photo agencies. The book also includes a selection of rare television footage, historical or archival images, and occasional artworks. The events of 9/11 and their aftermath continued to shake and involve the entire world, highlighting the historical weight of that special year. This section is the largest and most important part of the book. The numerous on-site images convey a sharp and profound force, truly capturing the essence of this monumental event and are bound to become a classic of the century. In 2001, China achieved dreams with the WTO entry, the China-Austria agreement, and the FIFA World Cup, with waves of excitement and a strong sense of integration into the international community. This book should focus on these aspects. The book dedicates effort to the attention of human life in nature and society, despite the difficulties in collecting materials, many scenes and states are ultimately revealed. The World Image Annual (2001-2002) is a planned dynamic visual history book. After years of accumulation, it is believed that it can provide a powerful and elegant channel for entering and viewing history.