Second-hand book "Jin Yong's Past" [90% new]

Introduction · · · · · ·
◆ Jin Yong's past life collection authorized by Jin Yong's family. The book records how Mrs. Cha "Little Dragon Girl" met Mr. Jin Yong - in 2016, Mrs. Cha Lin Leyi and the author Shen Xicheng interviewed how she met Mr. Jin Yong and dispelled the rumor for the first time;

◆A memoir with precious historical materials. It contains 44 precious photos that the author collected through various means. They were taken in the 1970s and 1980s. Due to their age, some of the photos are even a little blurry, but they make people stare at them for a long time and feel deeply;

◆ Jin Yong fans should not miss this book. The story of starting a business, creative talks, marriage stories, translations of works, and old friends are all recorded in chapters, which is comprehensive and vivid.

◆A collection of Jin Yong stories that is both elegant and popular, lively and interesting. Different from the biography style that lists historical materials, these stories are told by Mr. Jin Yong's friends or family, and are both readable and entertaining;

◆ "The Past of Jin Yong" with "sincere dedications from four generations of Yang Guo". The book contains dedications from four generations of Yang Guo, including Louis Koo, Richie Jen, Huang Xiaoming and Chen Xiao, to commemorate Mr. Jin Yong.

Contents:

"Jin Yong's Past" is a collection of essays recalling Mr. Jin Yong. As a die-hard Jin Yong fan, Shen Xicheng can be said to be a winner in life. Not only did he meet and talk with his idol Jin Yong three times, he also received Jin Yong's handwritten letters (with pictures in the book). In addition, Shen Xicheng has close personal relationships with friends in Jin Yong's social circle, such as Ni Kuang and Hu Juren. With the right time, place and people, it is natural for him to describe Jin Yong's deeds in an indirect way. "Jin Yong's Past" describes Jin Yong's past from four aspects: creation, career, love, and friends.

How did Jin Yong manage to create masterpieces while his career was in full swing? The author interviewed Jin Yong in person to reveal the secrets. Jin Yong is well-known overseas, but the translation process of his works was full of twists and turns. The reasons are all in the book;

The author describes the Ming Pao newspaper's history from its founding to its growth and development and then its failure to find the right person, and the comings and goings of people.

There are many rumors about Jin Yong's three marriages, and there are even more rumors about how he met his beloved wife "Little Dragon Girl". In 2016, the author met "Little Dragon Girl" Lin Leyi and heard her tell the truth;

The book devotes a chapter to record the friendship stories between Jin Yong and more than ten friends. Each of these stories sometimes makes people laugh and sometimes move them to tears. These stories are also the epitome of the entrepreneurial history of a group of young people full of vigor and vitality at the end of the last century.

Media Comments:

◆ Mr. Shen Xicheng has been involved in the Hong Kong literary and journalism circles for a long time. He likes to make friends from all walks of life and is familiar with Jin Yong's family. Therefore, he can write about Mr. Jin Yong's unknown side from different angles with delicate brushstrokes. The article is very readable.

—— Wu Siyuan (famous director)

◆ Shen Xicheng is a writer with a bit of chivalrous spirit and a wide range of friends. After reading two chapters, the author uses friends in Jin Yong's circle to reflect Jin Yong's personality, words and deeds, and describes the contemporary great writer in a side way. It is highly readable and entertaining, and there is no dull moment.

—— Yang Xing'an (Jin Yong's secretary)

About the Author
Shen Xicheng, whose original name was Ye Guanqi, was born in Shanghai. He went to Hong Kong at the age of four and received British education. In the early 1970s, he went to Japan to study Japanese and read famous works, especially those by Seicho Matsumoto, Junichiro Tanizaki and Kafu Nagai. After returning to Hong Kong, he worked as a writer and was the former president of the magazine "Martial Arts World". His major works include "Old Days", "Memories of Xicheng", "Xicheng Chronicles", etc.