Chapter 328: Revitalizing Science Fiction Literature
“Teacher Fang, this is it!”
Yang Xiao’s eyes widened and he took “Midnight Ring” from Fang Yan with trembling hands.
Yao Haijun couldn't wait to flip through the book, surprised and confused: "Why is it in Japanese?!"
Fang Yan said: "Because this book was published in Japan first and has already been released. It’s been almost a month.”
"Oh my god! It's been published overseas!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone present was shocked, and their eyes were fixed on the Chinese version of the manuscript in Yang Xiao's hand.
"If you want to read it, take it and read it first."
As soon as Yang Xiao handed it out, he was immediately rushed by everyone, who passed it around, everyone wanted to read the novel that shocked Japan first. !
Zhu Fu looked at it eagerly, feeling itchy in his heart, as if there were hundreds of dialects crawling up and down. He really wanted to see them...
"Teacher Fang, I really don't know how to thank you."
Yang Xiao was very emotional. With "Midnight Ring", it was completely predictable how popular this issue of the magazine would be.
It cannot be said that it will return "Science Fiction Literature and Art" to its former peak, but at least it will clear the air and revive the journal!
“Reviving Science Fiction Literature and Art is only the first step in revitalizing science fiction literature.” Fang Yan said seriously: “There is still a long way to go before we can completely revitalize science fiction literature.”< br>
Yang Xiao nodded excitedly: "Yes, yes, you are absolutely right!"
"This second step is right here."
Fang Yan took out a stack of newspapers from the briefcase, as well as the translations translated by Suzuki Yoko and Hashimoto Yui.
"This is..."
Yang Xiao looked at the Japanese newspapers one after another, with confusion on his face.
"These newspapers contain news and comments about "The Ring"." Fang Yan said: "Those are the manuscripts that I specially asked international students to translate. You can compare them and take a look."
Zhu Lu was very interested and asked for several copies of the "Yomiuri Shimbun" and its translations, which were clearly and densely written:
""Midnight Ring", a novel that was misread as a horror novel A masterpiece of science fiction! ”
“An innovative masterpiece of science fiction literature, combining Eastern horror and science fiction. Perfectly blended together, it’s simply fantastic!”
“Don’t be fooled by the title of The Ring, it’s a science fiction masterpiece disguised as horror!”
“New! Another masterpiece from the winner of the Shin Akutagawa Ryunosuke Award, sales have exceeded one million copies.”
"..."
Looking at the headlines that were getting more and more outrageous, Yang Xiao was instantly startled and spoke with a vibrato.
"Teacher Fang, your "Midnight Ring" has sold one million copies in Japan?"
"The two volumes have sold a total of more than 1 million copies."
Fang Yan raised his hand, and Little Versailles raised his hand.
"That's it?!"
Yang Xiao, Yao Haijun and others were stunned, their pupils were shaking, and their eyes were filled with blazing fire.
If the sales volume of "Science Fiction Literature and Art" can reach the level of "Midnight Bell", even if it is only half, it will jump from an average of 600 copies per month to 500,000 copies. This is no longer a helicopter ride. Instead, take a rocket and rush to the moon!
Teacher Fang, please take us to a sprint!
"When the time comes, pick some from them and add them to this issue of "Science Fiction Literature and Art"."
Fang Yan said: "There are still some that can be handed over to newspapers in Sichuan and Sichuan for reprinting, or they can be serialized as "Midnight Ring"."
"What a great idea! What a great idea, Teacher Fang!"
Everyone's eyes shone and they praised each other.
Yang Xiao took the initiative to ask Ying and said: "Teacher Fang, leave this matter to us."
"Originally there are still some, but I plan to hand them over to "Literary News" and "Literary News", these national literary newspapers."
Fang Yan looked around, "Creating nationwide momentum, by then, the fire of science fiction literature should be ignited, right?"
"More than that!"
Yao Haijun was speechless, "We "Science Fiction Literature and Art" It will be saved! Our science fiction literature will be saved too!”
“It’s not enough, I’m afraid we have to take a few more steps.”
Zhu Lu’s eyes were filled with tears when she saw Fang Yan holding out three fingers. Yan, quietly listened to him say the third step.
That is, in the name of Science Fiction Literature and Art Publishing House, we will establish the first literary award in the country specifically awarded to science fiction novels! "National Science Fiction Award?"
Everyone looked at each other, completely unaware that Teacher Fang would take such a big step!
"Yes, science fiction literature is 'imported'. If you want to develop science fiction literature in China, you must build momentum."
Fang Yan said: "Internationally, there are the World Science Fiction Conference and Nebula. Award and Hugo Award, the two "Nobel Prizes in science fiction literature", then we must also have a "Mao Dun Literature Award" specifically for Chinese science fiction literary works. ”
"That's true, but Teacher Fang, organizing a literature award requires funds." Yao Haijun was in a dilemma.
What "Science Fiction Literature and Art" currently lacks most is money.
There is only a total of 40,000 to 50,000 yuan in the account. Once the royalties for "The Ring" are settled, the financial situation becomes even more stretched!
“Have you also read the “Notice on the Implementation of Self-financing of Journal Publishing”?”
Fang Yan said with a smile: “What is the core content?”
Yang Xiaodao: "The original public institution has been transformed into an enterprise. It is responsible for its own profits and losses and operates independently..."
"Yes, it is responsible for its own profits and losses and operates independently. Does that mean it can attract sponsorships and advertise?"< br>
Look left and right in Dialect.
Everyone is at a loss and has no idea.
These days, most people who are accustomed to the planned economy do not yet have the mindset of commercial operation and management.
So I took the World Science Fiction Conference as an example and talked about how the World Science Fiction Association solicits sponsorship, advertising, and funds for the annual conference.
"This is indeed a good way to raise funds, but Teacher Fang, will advertising..."
Yang Xiao couldn't help but feel moved, but still hesitated.
“Lower the style of the magazine, right?”
Fang Yan immediately guessed her concerns. After all, commercialization has its good sides, and naturally it also has its bad sides.
Just like "Story Club", as long as you make money, you can place almost any marginal advertisement.
Poker and mahjong, phone monitoring, tranquilizer guns, aphrodisiacs, and even in the era when guns were not banned, there were advertisements selling guns.
Whichever one you buy is worth a trip to the police station!
It is comparable to the "dark web" in the publishing industry!
“Don’t worry about the style, the top priority right now is how to preserve “Science Fiction Literature and Art”!”
Yao Haijun sighed helplessly.
Tan Kai also nodded in agreement: "If you can't even maintain the survival of the magazine, how can you talk about the style?"
"You don't have to be embarrassed, you can choose to publish the advertisements. Well."
Dialect said: "This national science fiction literature university Organizing the conference will not only make your "Science Fiction Literature" famous and revive the glory of science fiction literature, but also accumulate experience in organizing conferences, so that you can fight for the right to host the World Science Fiction Conference in the future! "
" The right to host the World Science Fiction Convention! ”
Everyone took a breath, and were all shocked beyond measure by Teacher Fang's arrogance.
“Chinese science fiction must be in line with the world.”
Fang Yan said: “Only in this way can domestic critics, publishers, and writers have a clear understanding of world science fiction. Only by redefining the name of science fiction literature that has been stigmatized by "spiritual pollution" can we revitalize China. Science fiction literature.”
“That’s right, just like the Asian Games, Olympic Games, and World Cup can be held in China.”
Yao Haijun said excitedly: “If it can be held in Sichuan. Holding a World Science Fiction Conference will definitely be a grand event for Chinese science fiction literature! ”
When everyone heard this, their hearts suddenly surged.
The picture is so beautiful, I can’t even imagine it!
"Foreign awards are called the 'Nebula Award' and the 'Hugo Award'."
Zhu Fu was very curious, "Teacher Fang, what should our domestic science fiction literature award be called? ?”
Fang Yan said: “The stars gather in the Milky Way, why not call it the ‘Galaxy Award’?”
Yao Haijun murmured several times, "The Milky Way, the Milky Way, flying down three thousand feet, it seems that the Milky Way has fallen from the sky."
Zhu Fu said: "Also, after being drunk, I don't know that the sky is in the water, and the ship is full of clear dreams that overwhelm the Milky Way. ', this 'Galaxy' is the 'Galaxy'!"
"Well said."
Fang Yan smiled knowingly at her, with approval and appreciation in his smile.
The two of them just smiled and stared at each other, without saying anything more.
(End of this chapter)