Han Jingqun: What is the good book in the eyes of the editor -in -chief?

At the "China Good Book Experience Exchange Conference" of the 7th Beijing October Literature Month on September 19, Han Jingqun, the editor -in -chief of Beijing October Literature and Art Publishing House, shared the experience and experience of the publication of good books. He said: "The definition of good books, I understand should be the perfect book of content and content." More precisely summarizes that good books should be thoughtful, exquisite in art, exquisite production in making production Essence On the way to find discovery, fine processing, and accurate promotion of good books, he hopes to dedicate to the big works that deserve to be worthy of our time and the people.

The following is the speech of Han Jingqun at the meeting.

What is a good book? What is "good book in China"?

Regarding the definition of good books, I understand that the presentation of content and content should be perfect. The most accurate summary is "deep thoughts, exquisite art, and excellent production". If you want to further refine it, it is highly high, expressing depth, emotional temperature, accurate production, and breadth. The Tang Dynasty poet Si Kongtu said that the book of death was like a bad friend. Good book is just like Liang Peng, and you can enjoy the wine. American writer Emerson said that through reading, we may have the best people from humans as our companions. Mam once sighed that I sincerely hope that people with strong judgment when they are young to guide me to read. Recalling a lot of time in books that have not benefited much on me, I will sigh. These Chinese and foreign sages have explained the need to read good books from both directions.

"Good Book of China", of course, is of course based on "good books". The word "China" also has a wealth of meaning, representing a standard and scale. I understand that the "China" here should include at least the following two meanings: First, promote originality. The second is to emphasize the times and national nature of good books, focus on reflecting Chinese life, expressing Chinese spirit, and spreading Chinese wisdom.

The annual "China Good Book" selection adheres to the concept of "looking for good books for readers and looking for readers for good books" has become an important vane in the book publishing industry. Guo Bureau once said: "'Good Book of China" is an important brand currently influential in the society. An important platform for results. It is of great significance to do a good job in China's good book. From the perspective of the existing effect assessment, the 'Chinese good book' not only directly affects and drives the creative enthusiasm of the intellectual industry, but also for the publishing industry. Excellent publication work has played a good model. "Teacher Yang Ping also said:" 'Good Book of China' is a 'National List', and it is a 'soul list'. China, understand the Chinese, understand the common destiny of human beings. "It is under the precise definition of" good books "and the professional leadership of" good books "in the Publishing Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department and the Chinese Book Review Society. Pushing the boutique, publishing a batch of good books that reflect the level of contemporary Chinese creation and publishing.

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Over the years, I have been fortunate to discuss and communicate with the teachers of the Publishing Bureau and the teachers of the Chinese Book Review Society. Because of the concept guidance of a common "good book and good author", I can clearly understand and understand all the leaders step by step and understand all leaders. And the teacher's strong sense of responsibility and mission for readers to launch a good book for readers, and keep improving the professional spirit of the "good book" standard with the times, the ability to predict good themes, and to good authors to good authors. Care and care, and so on.

I still remember that at a meeting in Jinan, Ms. Chen Lan and I discussed the standards of good books in depth. Later, when I was in Tibet, I received Chen Lan's WeChat and consulted me with a view on the new novel "Jerusalem" of Xu Zichen's novel. She told me that the game was very concerned about the young writer who was in the rise of creation. Chen He's novel "Oracle Time" handles historical themes from a unique perspective, providing new ideas for the writing of historical novels. For some reason, the novel was not selected as the "Good Book" monthly list. Deputy Director Zhang Haojun was very concerned. He keenly saw the value of this novel.

I have repeatedly listened to Guo Bureau's understanding of good books on many occasions. With the eyes of experts and vivid language, he pointed out the blind spots and misunderstandings of the publishing industry in the understanding and operation of the "good book". Do you see? Do n’t you look at it, how do you ask the reader to see it? "Guo Bureau’ s language was humorous and saw blood. Thinking back so far, it seems as if in my ears. I have visited Teacher Yang Ping many times many times to visit Teacher Yang Ping. Just like a treasure hunt, he watched the writing power of Chinese original literature as hungry, hoping to dig a good work from it and discover good authors.

Our many good books, such as "West Sea Gu Note" and "North", have been carefully reviewed by Teacher Yang, and we have made a lot of mistakes. Before the publication of "North", Director Wang Weiheng pointed me to the nine details in the manuscript, which shows that he read carefully. "North Upper" later commented on the "China Good Book", "Five One Project" award, and the Mao Dun Literature Award, which was inseparable from the care and help of the leaders and teachers. Participating in the "Publishing Viewpoint" forum last month, I have the opportunity to hear the opinions of the new director on how the ideas and literature of the work should be unified. I think he should still launch more in the new era as the times. Frequent resonance and good books with the people with the people. In this way, the process of "such as discipline, such as thinking is like a grind" made me feel that we are not lonely travelers on the way to find discovery, fine processing, and accurate promotion. An important cornerstone of a bit of grade.

Beijing October Literature and Art Publishing House and "China Good Book"

Starting from the "China Good Book" in 2014, Beijing October Literature and Art Publishing House includes "Shangzhuang Ji" (2014), "If the Snow Daming" (2016), "Our Old House", "Zhongguancun Notes" (2017), "North Upper" (2018), "Johor of the Cloud" (2019), "Heart Live" (2020), "Far Burning Horse", "Ping An approval" (2021)) A total of nine books were obtained Book ", the number of awards ranked first among local publishing houses.

The blessing of "Good Books in China" has made these books achieve "dual -effect" outstanding performance. In terms of social benefits, "North Upper" and "Yunzhong Ji" won the 15th "Five One Projects" award, "North Upper" won the 10th Mao Dun Literature Award, and "The Johor of the Cloud" won the Fifth China Publishing Government Award Book awards, etc. In terms of economic benefits, "Our Old House" issued 100,000 copies, "North Upper" issued nearly 400,000 copies, and 160,000 volumes of "Johor".

"Good Book of China" has also become a cradle for the cultivation editor. Chen Yucheng, the editor -in -chief of "Our Old House" and "North", is only 34 years old this year. He has been blamed for many good books. He is now the deputy general manager of our company. The responsible editor of "The Johor" and "Ping An Approval" is Wang Shuhong. She followed the creation of Alai for six years, and finally won the most important novel created after this Ailai "Dust Ding". Wang Shuhong is an editor with a sense of confidence and confidence to the author. Once I went out to meet, when I saw Teacher Chen Jiming, Mr. Chen was moved by her patience and took the initiative to sign "Ping An" to October literature and art. Wang Shuhong is now deputy editor -in -chief of Literary and Art Publishing House in October. By editing "China Good Book", the professional experience of the two young and middle -aged editors in the heyday has been improved.

There is no regret, polish the boutique

To sum up our work in good book publishing, we have the following experiences:

First, the publication of boutique books must have the guarantee of the system and mechanism to cope with the market environment of fierce competition, the rhythm of high -speed and fast social operations, and the changes in readers' reading habits and preferences in the online era. In terms of providing guarantee for the publication of boutique books, Beijing can be said to be the first to open the country. Directed by the Propaganda Department of the Municipal Party Committee, and the Municipal Literary Federation, the Municipal Press and Publication Bureau, and the Beijing Publishing Group, the Beijing Excellent Novel Creation Publishing Funds was established as early as 2003. In addition, the Beijing Press and Publication Bureau has also launched the "Publishing Original New Project" to support the growth of young writers. For example, "The Ji of the Cloud" has been supported by the Municipal Propaganda Cultural Development Fund, and "North Upper" has received the support of the Beijing Excellent Novel Creation Publishing Fund. Beijing October Literature and Art Publishing House can continue to make a difference in the creation and publication of original literature, and it is inseparable from the support and guarantee of this series of projects.

Second, the talents of all parties are aggregated to form a boutique team. Some of the particularly significant carry -on publishing projects. At the beginning of the plan, the city's power was used to focus on the elite teams in various fields in the city, forming an elite team with creators as the core and sincere cooperation. Creation and publishing escort. For example, the creativity of "North" comes from Ms. Hou Jianmei, former director of the Publishing Department of the Propaganda Department in 2014, and me and Xu Zichen's three people's brains in a cafe near a contemporary shopping mall. The editorial process of "North Upper" and "Yunzhong Ji" gathered the most capable editing team of Beijing October Literature and Art Publishing House and October Magazine.

Third, creativity is first, planning first. For the creation of realistic themes that are urgently needed to break through, to change the passiveness of the next rice, we will adopt a more proactive strategy, increase the efforts of planning, take the initiative to pay attention to the general trend of society, capture the fresh melody of the times, create a reflection of creative reflections The outstanding works of Chinese people are really concerned and empathy. "Bei Shang" was brewing in 2014. Before the concept of the Beijing -Hangzhou Grand Canal was widely known, it fully reflected the one -step vision and planning advantage. The idea of ​​"The Johor of the Cloud" is ten years. After creativity, the publisher also needs to communicate closely with the author to refine the significance of the subject matter. For example, after repeated discussions, we have reached a consensus. The main purpose of this work is not just writing a river, but to write the "old state and new life" of our nation and culture by writing a river. In front of the book, Bai Juyi's poem was chosen as an inscription. In the 83rd song, the backup and momentum are very consistent with the book. Fourth, based on "original, contemporary, Beijing", create an original fine masterpiece with distinctive characteristics, reflect humanities Beijing's spiritual temperament, and exert the role of the national cultural center of the capital. The character of the atmosphere and the new life of the old state as the advantage of Beijing literary creation and publishing in the country. In this regard, we need to grasp the masterpieces, which is also the focus of our next work. Now we have begun to communicate with some writers such as Shi Yifeng, hoping that they can write big works about Beijing.

Fifth, the creation and production of the main theme works is just the art production of specific themes. It is not different from other doors of art. It is essentially different. It is also needed. Because there is a high standard of "barking, passing, retained" , Even more need to respect the laws of art production, and respect the personality of writers and artists. It is necessary to prevent such bias: the theme is positive, the subject matter is meaningful, but the art is lacking in the art, and there is no difference in the market. In this regard, art producers, to make higher requirements for themselves, cannot form the subject matter priority, and other situations that can be reduced. In the specific art production process, we need to adhere to the professional spirit of "unharmed regrets and polish". Only in this way can we dedicate to the big works worthy of our time and the people.

Bolges said: Among the various tools of human beings, the most amazing is books. Bai Juyi wrote: Tianyi Junxiu, good poems on earth. May wish to replace the word "poem" here with the word "book": a good book in the world. We must use good books as a lifelong business, and strive to launch a group of original good books of Chinese literature every year, and strive to have good books to enter the "China Good Book" year list every year.

Edit: Liu Qihan

Source: October Literature and Art Publishing House

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