Wang Bin

Wang Bin (born 1949) is a Beijing native, researcher and former vice president of the Lu Xun Literature Academy, a member of the China Writers Association, and vice president of the Chinese Prose Society. He has long studied narratology, traditional Chinese culture, and Beijing local culture. His scholarly works include Hongloumeng Narrative, From Text to Narrative, Banned Books and Literary Inquisition, and Nine Chapters on Hutongs, while his literary works include the essay collection Exposed in Jinling and the novel Fengtai Nunnery. His writing spans academic research and literary creation, combining close analysis of narrative theory and texts with sustained attention to Beijing's local culture. The library also holds his popular science books, photography guides, and works on medicine, law, and finance. Public information is limited, making it difficult to explain the specific background of each book.