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Xiaohai
小海
小海
Pan Jing (Pen Name: Xiaohai 小海) holds a Master’s degree from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. She is a member of the China Science Writers Association. She has published the Natural History in the Forbidden City series and is a contributing writer for the magazine Popular Science.
Works
Rights sold: Russian
A New Chinese Aesthetic, Exquisitely Detailed, Reshaping the Mythical Universe of Journey to the West
On their journey to the West to obtain the scriptures, the Tang Monk and his disciples endured 81 tribulations, each filled with various demons and monsters. These demons, typically serves as a test of the pilgrims' resolve and virtue, with Sun Wukong often playing a central role in overcoming these challenges. These monsters are vividly portrayed with distinct personalities, are brought to life in this book. By focusing on the different demons from Journey to the West, the book offers a fresh perspective on this classic mythological novel, highlighting the intricately depicted creatures. With illustrations that vividly capture the appearances of these demons, this book serves both as a collectible visual guide to the characters of Journey to the West and as a comprehensive record of all the monsters encountered in the story.