Great Chinese Novels
Silver 2025

Great Chinese Novels

by Xu Tang for Biejing Lab

The Four Great Classical Novels are widely regarded as the ultimate representation of traditional Chinese literature and culture. This design abandons conventional methods, embracing a critic's perspective to present a fresh interpretation of these timeless works. The set features a split double-bookcase design with a one-centimeter gap that reveals a glimpse of the inner cover's artwork, evoking the sensation of peering through a slightly opened door, enticing readers to uncover the mysteries within.

Questions & Answers

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1

What are the dimensions of each book in The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design?

Answer

The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design has dimensions of 262x185x65 mm for each book.

2

Which color printing process is used in The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design?

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The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design uses Pantone spot color printing.

3

What materials are used for the hardcover packaging of The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design?

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The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design uses paper mounting grey board for the hardcover packaging.

4

What craftsmanship method is used in The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design?

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The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design uses partial hot stamping.

5

Which four classical novels are included in The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design?

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The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design includes Dream of the Red Chamber, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, and Water Margin.

6

Who commissioned The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design?

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The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design was commissioned by Biejing Lab.

7

Which award did The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design receive in 2025?

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The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design was awarded Silver in A' Print and Published Media Design Award in 2025.

8

Over how many years did the research for The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design span?

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The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design's research spanned 100 years.

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What criteria guided the choice of a one-centimeter opening gap for The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design?

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The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design chose a one-centimeter gap to reveal a glimpse of the inner cover's artwork and evoke the sensation of peering through a slightly opened door.

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How were the four iconic novel scenes translated into the exterior artwork of The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design from a technical design perspective?

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The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design's exterior artwork mimics a red lion-headed door for Dream of the Red Chamber, depicts flying arrows for Romance of the Three Kingdoms, draws on the 'Havoc in Heaven' cloud scene for Journey to the West, and reflects waving flags of rebellion for Water Margin.

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What factors influenced the selection of a two-color dual printing method for the interior pages of The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design?

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The Four Great Chinese Novels Publication Design adopted a two-color dual printing method to address reading issues and enhance the reading experience.

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