Client:
Guangxi People's Publishing House
Author: Jue Hou
Date: June 2025
ISBN 9787219119358
This book depicts the world of childhood games in a small mountain village in southern China during the 1980s and 1990s. It collects 41 folk games nurtured by fields and rivers. With tender prose, the author recalls the childhood days of their hometown—filled with funny and absurd incidents as well as imaginative “inventions.” The writing conveys a deep intimacy with nature and admiration for it, while friends and family, with their distinct personalities and warmth, come vividly to life on the page. The scenes are lively, rich with a strong sense of imagery. In terms of design, the book is crafted with originality: printed on inexpensive yellow kraft paper, with blue text and illustrations that look as if casually drawn by a ballpoint pen, evoking a rustic simplicity. Its horizontal layout brings to mind the comic booklets many read as children. The cover features a hot-stamped red outline of a boy rolling an iron hoop, while the outer slipcase is made of corrugated cardboard. As a special touch, two glass marbles and a stack of picture cards are included with the book, brimming with childlike charm. The overall design not only stirs childhood memories but also infuses the reading experience with warmth and delight.
Author: Jue Hou
Date: June 2025
ISBN 9787219119358
This book depicts the world of childhood games in a small mountain village in southern China during the 1980s and 1990s. It collects 41 folk games nurtured by fields and rivers. With tender prose, the author recalls the childhood days of their hometown—filled with funny and absurd incidents as well as imaginative “inventions.” The writing conveys a deep intimacy with nature and admiration for it, while friends and family, with their distinct personalities and warmth, come vividly to life on the page. The scenes are lively, rich with a strong sense of imagery. In terms of design, the book is crafted with originality: printed on inexpensive yellow kraft paper, with blue text and illustrations that look as if casually drawn by a ballpoint pen, evoking a rustic simplicity. Its horizontal layout brings to mind the comic booklets many read as children. The cover features a hot-stamped red outline of a boy rolling an iron hoop, while the outer slipcase is made of corrugated cardboard. As a special touch, two glass marbles and a stack of picture cards are included with the book, brimming with childlike charm. The overall design not only stirs childhood memories but also infuses the reading experience with warmth and delight.
