On the occasion of the 29th World Book Day, the 2024 Beijing (Spring) Book Fair with the theme of "Bookish Beijing and Happy Reading in Spring" opened on April 19 and closed on April 29. There are more than 270 exhibitors participating in this book fair, an increase of 35% over last year, and more than 120 high-quality cultural reading activities will be held.
What surprises and highlights are there in this book fair? Yesterday morning, a reporter from the Beijing Youth Daily visited the main exhibition hall of the book market in Chaoyang Park and found that there were more than 70 kinds of Chinese classics in different periods and different versions at the first annual National Antique Book Fair. Among them, the Ming Dynasty "Three Kingdoms" "Like" is ancient and the most precious.
Watch the classic version up close
"This book "Yuan Zhi Zhi Fund Quan Xiang Ping Hua Three Kingdoms" is the predecessor of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms". In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, it was called "The Popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms", and "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was the later name." China Bookstore Liulichang store manager Liu Yichen specially set up a counter for the "Series Editions Exhibition of Four Classic Chinese Classics" on site, and told reporters about the versions of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" from various periods displayed in the glass cabinets. Among them, the earliest version includes the Ming Dynasty version of "Three Kingdoms", the Ming Dynasty Yixiangtang version of "Li Zhuowu's Criticism of the Three Kingdoms", which is an ancient evaluation of "Three Kingdoms", and the Qingbao Jingtang version of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", a total of 25 versions.
In addition, the "Four Chinese Classical Masterpiece Series Edition Exhibition" also displays Cheng A's and Cheng Yi's "A Dream of Red Mansions", the Qing Dynasty edition of "Review of the Water Margin", the Qing Dynasty edition of "Journey to the West True Interpretation" and other different editions of the masterpieces. "This time, we provide more readers with the opportunity to watch the classic version up close." Lewis Chen said.
A reporter from Beiqing Daily also noticed that in front of the booth of Xi'an Ancient Bookstore, there were old books on traditional Chinese medicine such as "Lecture Notes on Acupuncture", "Suwen Questions on the Yellow Emperor's Internal Canon", "Abstract of Research Literature on Treatise on Febrile Diseases", "Inspection and Diagnosis and Compliance with the Classics" . According to Feng Yuhao, deputy general manager of Xi'an Ancient and Used Bookstore, this is their first time to participate in the exhibition in Beijing, and they brought more than 500 ancient books, of which more than 400 are ancient Chinese medicine books.
It is worth mentioning that in front of the booth of Xi'an Ancient and Second-hand Bookstore, there is also a set of "Lanshan Lesson Classics" worth 8,000 yuan. There are 12 volumes in total, including "The Book of Changes", "The Book of Songs", "Three Biography of the Spring and Autumn Period" and "Three Biography of the Spring and Autumn Period". "Book of Rites", "Four Books", etc. Feng Yuhao said that he hopes to have a spiritual communication with readers who buy used books on the spot.
"One-stop" Letao used books
The First National Antique Book Exhibition and Sales Annual Conference also set up a "Comic Book Art Achievement and Excellent Exhibition" on site. More than 60 kinds of comic books were displayed on site, divided into "movie topics", "ethnic minorities" and "special forms" Format" and other different topics. Among them are many familiar stories such as "Five Heroes of Langya Mountain", "Hero Xiaobalu", "Red Lantern Story", "Afanti's Story" and "The Story of Yue Fei", as well as works by famous artists such as Zhao Hongben, Liu Jiyao, He Youzhi, Hua Sanchuan and Cheng Shifa. . During the interview with
, the Beiqing Daily reporter also learned that this annual National Antique Book Fair brings together more than 40 well-known antiquated bookstores across the country, including China Bookstore, Confucius Secondhand Book Network, Shanghai Book Company, Xi'an Antique Bookstore, and Suzhou Antique Bookstore. and practitioners, involving classics, historical books, humanities and social sciences and other old books, out-of-print books, rare books, etc. In addition to the old book exhibition and sales area,
also has functional areas such as theme exhibition areas, high-quality old book display areas, cultural and creative intangible cultural heritage exhibition and sales experience areas, second-hand book acquisition and exchange areas, and used book donation areas. Citizens can enjoy "one-stop" entertainment. Search for old books, check in and collect chapters, and feel the charm of "old books and new knowledge".
In addition, this annual National Antique and Used Books Exhibition and Sales Conference focused on launching special activities such as "Old Books and New Knowledge Lecture Hall" and "Old and Used Books Salon". A total of 9 cultural activities were held in 11 days.
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Children’s book market exhibits nearly 10,000 kinds of books. Use the “cloud” platform to browse the “Cloud Book Market”
In addition to the above-mentioned National Antique Book Fair and Sales Annual Conference, which is a highlight of this book market, Beijing Taihu Publications Exhibition and Trade Center Launched 19 booths at the children's book market to display nearly 10,000 kinds of children's books, including a selection of three-dimensional books and picture books from the leading children's book brand "Le Fun", as well as "Ultraman's 55th Anniversary" published by Anhui Children's Publishing House Picture Book", as well as the "Cat Warrior" series, the "Detective Mike Fox" series of detective stories, and "Mi Xiaoquan Comic History" lead children to sometimes transform into little detectives to solve crimes with wit, and sometimes transform into historical figures to travel through the long river of history.
A reporter from Beiqing Daily noticed that “scenario-based” is a major feature of this Beijing Book Fair. The book market relies on the digital platform of Beijing Distribution Group to create a "cloud book market". Readers can use the "cloud" platform to browse the electronic map of the book market, view, make reservations and review exciting book market activities, place orders for high-quality books with one click, participate in topic check-ins, etc.
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There are 5 express service points and 4 activity and leisure areas
It is worth mentioning that this book fair has added a "Postal Cultural Town" and a "Museum Cultural and Creative Zone" for the first time, launching various postal element products and adding high-quality products. The supply of cultural and creative products will be strengthened to meet new consumer demands for multicultural experiences. Li Zhen from the Channel Operations Department of Beijing Post said, "We have set up post offices and themed experience stores with special themes such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, volunteer service, and traditional Chinese medicine culture, and also set up several check-in points, hoping to turn the 'postal cultural town' into a 'postal cultural town'". Create a unique IP. "
In terms of convenient services, this book fair has also made great efforts: it has been set up in the main exhibition area of the main exhibition venue, the physical bookstore block, the children's book market, the special book exhibition area and the postal cultural town. 5 express service points, and we coordinate with the express company to provide a 20% discount on express delivery fees to readers who purchase in bulk. At the same time, the main exhibition venue has added 4 activity and leisure areas, and also specially set up 6 special catering service areas such as light meals and coffee.
Text of this series/Reporter Zhang Enjie
Photography/Reporter Li Na
