Three Realms
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Editor's review
In content, the title Three Realms carries profound implications, possibly pointing to the traditional "heaven, earth, and humanity" realms, or metaphorically to the physical world, the spiritual world, and the virtual world explored by science fiction. The works span a wide range of subjects, including re-creations based on Chinese history and myth as well as deep speculation on cutting-edge technology and social structures, reflecting the distinctive cultural perspectives and narrative styles of Chinese-language science fiction authors. For readers, this is not merely an experience of reading science fiction stories but an intuitive survey of a decade in the development of Chinese science fiction. You can see the influence of the hard science fiction trend led by Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem, and savor soft science fiction works rich in humanistic concern and philosophical reflection.
The book's editorial value lies in its "selection" and "representativeness." The organizing committee's selection standards ensure that the chosen works are of superior quality in literary merit, intellectual depth, and science fiction conception. It is like a carefully designed window that lets new readers efficiently appreciate the breadth and depth of Chinese-language science fiction, and lets veteran readers revisit classics and feel how science fiction themes have evolved with the times. Overall, Three Realms is a science fiction anthology that serves both as an introduction and as a depth-worthy collectible—a rare desk reference for understanding contemporary Chinese-language science fiction.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Literature lovers who want a systematic overview of the development of Chinese-language science fiction over the past decade
- Readers seeking high-quality short science fiction stories and preferring diverse subjects
- Readers interested in works that blend traditional Chinese culture with science fiction elements
- Science fiction creators and researchers, who can use it as an important reference and object of study
Not a good fit for
- Readers who only pursue ultra-long serialized plots and lack patience for short-story anthologies
- Readers expecting works by a single author in a uniform style
Reading tips
- There is no need to read straight through; pick and choose according to the story summaries or your own interests, and experience the clash of different writers' styles
- As you read each piece, note the award information or year of creation at the end, and try to understand its science fiction premise in the context of its era
- After reading, compare how different works in the book handle similar themes (such as artificial intelligence, future society, and time travel), and reflect on the distinctive expressions of Chinese-language science fiction
About the publisher
Volumes Publishing Company is a comprehensive publisher known for its titles on Chinese classics and literature and the arts. Its publishing covers classical literature, essays and miscellaneous writings, folk literature, foreign literature, and exam preparation books. Judging from the 269 titles in the database, the company emphasizes making classic works accessible to a broad readership. Representative books include Letters from Fu Lei to His Son, The Four Great Classical Novels, Teahouse, The Classic of Mountains and Seas, Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk, and Camel Xiangzi, with authors including Fu Lei, Cao Xueqin, Luo Guanzhong, Shi Nai'an, Wu Cheng'an, Lao She, Liu Xiang, and Liu Xin. The company has also developed series brands such as the Volumes Studio Chinese Classics and the Science Fiction Library, giving it a distinctive profile in organizing Chinese classics and promoting literary reading. Public information on its other publishing activities is limited.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 三界/万象峰年
- 人生不相见/何夕
- 再生砖/韩松
- 沧浪之水/飞氘
- 昔日玫瑰/长铗
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About the author
The Chinese Nebula Awards Organizing Committee is the body that organizes the Chinese Nebula Awards, responsible for the selection and presentation of the awards. Founded in China on August 8, 2010 by Chinese science fiction enthusiasts, the awards are a nonprofit initiative open to Chinese-language science fiction from around the world, with registered entities including Chengdu Time Phantom Culture Communication Co., Ltd. and Hainan Yitian Vision Science Fiction Culture Media Co., Ltd. Through the awards, the committee continues to follow and promote Chinese-language science fiction. Its catalog includes twenty-five related titles in science fiction and fine fiction, among them Goodbye Doraemon, Gambling on the Brain, When the Sun Falls, Everyone Loves Charles, the Nebula Aspirations series, and the Chinese Science Fiction Masters Collection. These works together reflect the diversity of contemporary Chinese-language science fiction. Public information on the committee itself is limited, and its work centers on organizing the awards and compiling and publishing selected works.
