Another World Under My Pen

Standing in the exhibition area of ​​Sunflower Publishing House, James has not left for a long time.

Although I kept admonishing myself: "James, you are here today to participate in the exhibition, not to watch the new book of Sunflower Press. There are hundreds of publishing houses waiting for you, and Zhao has agreed to give You leave a set..."

But I don't know how, James just can't move his legs!

This set of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", as if it were really magical by the White Witch, quietly wrapped James's feet with countless invisible vines.

masterpiece!

A masterpiece without a doubt!

There is no need to go into the language problem at all. A European fairy tale written by a Chinese person, as long as you live it well. The key is the story itself, James, who has been in the field of children's books for 30 years, can tell at a glance: this thing is almost written for Europeans!

Gee, good stuff!

"No, James, you can't stay any longer!"

After secretly admonishing himself again, the handsome blond couldn't help turning around and asking: "Zhao, how about the sales of this "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" in China?"

"Huh? Not bad, right!"

Zhao Minglu, who was watching the two young people greet visitors, thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Although it is about European magical stories, because the author is very famous in China, the sales are quite good... Before I came to Europe, it seemed There should be three to four hundred thousand sets, right?"

Zhao Minglu is not sure about the specific figures.

There are hundreds of new books published by Sunflower Publishing a year, including some of the top domestic children’s book authors. Some of them sell three to four million sets a year, and some have a set of books that have accumulated over ten million. "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" has a circulation of hundreds of thousands and is unremarkable, even if it has an impression, it is not bad.

But after hearing the result, James narrowed his eyes.

It is quite general indeed.

China is not a small country like France or Germany, with a population of more than one billion people, and the publishing market is almost equivalent to the entire Europe! So three to four hundred thousand sets of books may be considered best-sellers in France, but in China, it is really not conspicuous. After all, everyone has a different concept of bestsellers.

However, this kind of magical story can sell three to four hundred thousand in China, which is already very impressive.

As a senior publisher, James knows very well that with the rise of China’s economy and the prosperity of the cultural industry...No, it should be said that it is a recovery. Nowadays, it is very difficult for European and American works to kill the Quartet in China as before. , Only the best batch can continue to make big profits. Instead, China’s cultural products are now beginning to try to come out, and slowly opened a hole...

Thinking of this, James didn’t hesitate and nodded, “Zhao, I’m very interested in this set of "The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe". Maybe we can have a meal together in the evening and have a good chat... "

...

"In short, I hope to draw the real palace and even the capital!"

Sitting on his sofa, Sun Peng said with a serious face: "I mean it is not necessarily the palace and capital of Hua Mulan's time, but the capital of China's strongest era-Chang'an! There should be ancient on the Internet. The architectural drawings of Chang'an seem to have a specially built film and television city. We can refer to it!"

"Uh……"

After listening to Sun Peng's words, Chen Ruoyi and Xia Weiqing shivered at the same time.

Especially Xia Weiqing, who only joined in a few days ago, the look in Sun Peng’s eyes is not right now-you just drew a picture book for children and pulled me from the slam dunk project team. Forget it, now you want me to reproduce Chang'an City?

"Xiaopeng, do you know how much work this is?"

Smacking his lips, Xia Weiqing asked angrily.

"I know, why would I ask you to go out?"

Hehe smiled, Sun Peng said dismissively: "And it's not that the whole book is designed like this, just a few pictures... Believe me, it will only delay you for a week at most."

"One week... only?"

After hearing what Sun Peng said, Xia Weiqing was speechless.

There are so many things on the slam dunk side. The backbone of Xia Weiqing is busy every day. He works with Di Xia and Hou Qingqing to design a variety of characters and animation scenes. Now you let me take out one. Come to draw you a picture book this week? That's it?

The corners of his mouth trembled twice, and Xia Weiqing said helplessly: "Okay, you are the boss, you can do whatever you say!"

However, Lao Xia accepted Sun Peng's explanation, but Chen Ruoyi asked in a puzzled way; "Teacher Sun, it's just a children's picture book. As for the paintings so beautifully?"

In the eyes of the little girl, it is completely unnecessary!

For children who like to read stories, the key to the success of a picture book is to read the story, followed by the beautiful characters and colorful pictures. As for whether the scenes inside are grand and spectacular, it really doesn’t matter. Therefore, it is difficult for Chen Ruoyi to understand why Sun Peng insists on doing so much trouble!

"Uh... I am a perfectionist!"

After hesitating for a while, Sun Peng gave a **** explanation.

What else can I do if I don't explain this? Could it be that he was very dissatisfied with Hua Mulan's scenes in his last life, and felt that it was too small to just build a palace and come out?

Since we have to do it, we should do it better!

Sun Peng did not plan to adapt the main line and rhythm of the whole story of "Mulan", because he knew that he could not be more powerful than the Hollywood screenwriters. But in some details, he wants to make up for his regrets-the awesomeness of our ancestors in China is far beyond your imagination!

Is it a matter to spend more time and money? !

The wayward Sun Peng waved his hand vigorously, and said: "That's it! Now that the characters, scenes, etc. are all done, Ruoyi, it's up to you next. I hope I can make this set before the end of the year. The book is made..."

...

When Sun Peng was planning the next set of picture books, James and Zhao Minglu were having dinner together.

"To be honest, great story!"

While starting to open a small piece of beef, James nodded and smiled: "Although the length is a bit long, each episode has its own theme and small climax, which is very suitable for older children to read. In addition, the story is also very strong. If it wasn't for you, I would even think it was done by a well-known European or American author."

"Oh, thank you!"

Nodding his head to express his gratitude, Zhao Minglu's brain began to spin rapidly.

The old friend's special emphasis on this set of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" made Zhao Minglu a little surprised. In fact, among the new books he brought this time, the most important thing is the history stories of China written by two domestic big names. After all, because of the popularity of China's history movies in recent years, many foreigners are particularly interested in them.

But a Chinese painter painted a European story, which is more important to James for Mao?

Mr. James certainly didn't know what Zhao Minglu was thinking at the moment. He patiently swallowed the beef and continued to ask: "Zhao, what kind of cooperation is this book? Can we directly buy the copyrights in English, French and German? "

"Oh? You want the copyright of all three languages?"

Raising his brows lightly, Zhao Minglu asked in surprise.

"Yes, both!"

James' eyes gleamed, nodded and smiled. Although the distribution channels of their Seal Publishing House are mainly concentrated in France, they have begun to expand abroad in recent years. It is normal to encounter a good book and buy the copyright in three mainstream languages.

After thinking about it, Zhao Minglu shook his head and said, "Of course I am willing, but there is a problem with this set of books. The overseas copyright is not in our publishing house now, so it may be a little troublesome!"

Regarding the overseas copyright of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", Sun Peng and Sunflower signed only an agency agreement.

This was confirmed when the publishing contract was first signed. Sun Peng gave the picture book to Sunflower for publication, and the other party was obliged to promote it to overseas publishers. Then, after signing the publishing agreement, Sunflower can draw 20% of Sun Peng’s royalties as compensation.

Of course, James is also aware of this cooperation model.

So after nodding clearly, he smiled and said: "No problem, I have always had a lot of patience with good books. I just hope that you can help me contact the author as soon as possible after you go back, because I really know this book. Very interested..."

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