Client:
Nanjing University Press
Author: Yibing Zhang
Date: Jan 2025
ISBN 9787305281754
The renowned philosopher Zhang Yibing, throughout his prolific academic career, has authored numerous works and introduced many innovative philosophical concepts, ultimately constructing a unique and comprehensive system of thought. This three-volume collection of aphorisms may be regarded as the distilled essence of his philosophy. Unlike his treatises, which unfold through layers of argument and deduction, these aphorisms embody the virtues of brevity and precision. They strip away the complexities of exposition, presenting the originality of his ideas in their purest form—like a concentrated “essence of thought,” rich, potent, and deeply stirring.
In terms of design, the set adopts a 64mo format, divided into three volumes, each distinguished by the pure tones of black, white, and gray. On the fore-edge of each volume, a single Chinese character is silk-screened; when the three volumes are placed together, they form the book’s title—succinct and meaningful. The slipcase design is especially ingenious: the inside features a layered portrait of the author, while the exterior embosses the three large characters of the title across its three sides, creating a minimal yet striking visual impact. The overall design is clean and refined, achieving a perfect fusion of philosophical depth with formal simplicity.
Author: Yibing Zhang
Date: Jan 2025
ISBN 9787305281754
The renowned philosopher Zhang Yibing, throughout his prolific academic career, has authored numerous works and introduced many innovative philosophical concepts, ultimately constructing a unique and comprehensive system of thought. This three-volume collection of aphorisms may be regarded as the distilled essence of his philosophy. Unlike his treatises, which unfold through layers of argument and deduction, these aphorisms embody the virtues of brevity and precision. They strip away the complexities of exposition, presenting the originality of his ideas in their purest form—like a concentrated “essence of thought,” rich, potent, and deeply stirring.
In terms of design, the set adopts a 64mo format, divided into three volumes, each distinguished by the pure tones of black, white, and gray. On the fore-edge of each volume, a single Chinese character is silk-screened; when the three volumes are placed together, they form the book’s title—succinct and meaningful. The slipcase design is especially ingenious: the inside features a layered portrait of the author, while the exterior embosses the three large characters of the title across its three sides, creating a minimal yet striking visual impact. The overall design is clean and refined, achieving a perfect fusion of philosophical depth with formal simplicity.
