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Hou Yinguo is an author focused on ancient Chinese culture and the history of everyday life. Publicly available information about him is limited, and details of his biography remain unclear. He has published nine works to date, most of which explore Song-dynasty life, traditional crafts, and the fine details of daily life in ancient China. Representative titles include The Daily Life of Song-Dynasty People, Dongjing Menghua Lu, Fine Crafts: Painted Records of Traditional Chinese Crafts, Getting By: Painted Records of Daily Life in Ancient China, and A Brief History of Ancient Daily Culture (3 volumes). His writing often begins with concrete subjects such as food, seasonal customs, objects, and folk practices, turning historical sources and painted records into accessible narratives that combine popular knowledge with cultural interpretation. Su Dongpo's Zodiac Sign: A Brief History of Chinese Culture Not Taught in Textbooks and Under the Same Moon: Details in the Evolution of Ancient Culture reflect his attention to cultural change and lesser-known details. His books are generally classified as history, culture, and popular science, and are suited to general readers interested in the everyday life of people in ancient China.