China Reconstructs.
Peking. China Welfare Institute. Vol. VI, Nos. 1-12 1958. Stock ID #217575 This influential magazine was established by Soong Ching-ling in 1949. Published in 6 languages including Arabic and Chinese the purpose was to present a very positive view of Chinese life and culture to the outside world. Of note is the January issue wrapper; a 5th birthday greeting for China Reconstructs from regular contributing artists, with their view of life in the magazine. When referring to this item please quote stockid 217575.
A complete run of 12 issues of the magazine China Reconstructs, 1957. All are in original coloured pictorial wrappers, profusely illustrated throughout in black and white with some colour photographic illustrations, usually 32pp. Number 5 (May) one leaf reattached, some occasional wear to wrapper spines else all are in very good condition. Text in English, except for Language Corner. 30.5 x 23cm.
Articles in these issues include many of cultural interest: "A Writer Speaks of Writing" Lao Sheh, Peonies, Gardens of Soochow, New Chinese Woodcuts, "The Double-Fifth Festival" by Lu Hsun, Door Gods, Stage Design, First Asian Film Week, China and Japan: Ancient Cultural Relations, Old Palys; A Treasury Reopened.
Articles of particular historical significance at this time when the campaign "Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom" was just finishing include: Second Five-Year Plan, A Hundred Schools Contend, The Great Debate, A Day in a Szechuan Co-op, Can China Feed Her People?, China Gets an Alphabet, A Capitalist's Experience, "Free Market" in Vegetables, Educated Peasants - A New Concept, US Penetration in Taiwan, Ending the Scourge of Schistosomiasis, Water Conservancy 2000 Years Ago, What's Happening in Former Private Firms, and more.
Issue Number 12 has an index for the whole year inserted.
Price: $325.00 AU