Thunder God (English-Chinese)

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Thunder God (English-Chinese)

蔡志忠漫画中国传统文化系列–雷公传(中英对照)

Adapted and illustrated by: Tsai Chih Chung

Order No. 6143

ISBN-13: 9787800289064

ISBN-10: 7800289060

Binding: Paperback

Publisher: Modern Publishing House

Pub Year: 2006

Pages: 131

Language: English and Simplified Chinese

Size: 7.5 x 8.5

Price: $8.95

Part of the Traditional Chinese Culture series, this book is an illustrated adaptation of Thunder God, one of the most important Chinese classics in the Tang dynasty. Collected and popularized by the immensely popular Chinese illustrator Tsai Chih Chung, the book includes two famous tales (Thunder God and Snake Master) from the classic work through cartoon panels with a text that is irreverently humorous yet replete with wisdom. It is a great and easy tool to learn Chinese classics.

About the Traditional Chinese Culture Series:

The Traditional Chinese Culture series includes a total of 28 titles that features the great thinkers in Chinese history. The writings of early Chinese thinkers have influenced all facets of Chinese culture and society, from education to art, from politics and warfare to common etiquette. The popular comic book artist Tsai Chih Chung faithfully brought the wisdom of these classics to life with his uniquely charming illustrations.

Tsai Chih Chung is a world-renowned Taiwanese cartoonist and popularizer of Chinese classics whose books have sold more than 40 millions copies worldwide. He first came to prominence through his award-winning animated movies and his immensely popular daily comic strips. When he turned his hand to the classics after a prolonged period of self-education, they were acclaimed by critics and shot to the top of the bestsellers lists. His books have been published in America by Princeton University Press and Knopf, among others.

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Weight 1 lbs