Chapter 174: What is a fantasy novel?
The third day of the exchange group’s itinerary is the Disney Company.
Disney is the number one animation company in Hollywood and has a large number of animated characters. It is the most successful company in the world for commercial operations of animated characters. In addition to Disneyland, they also have the strongest legal firm.
It is said that when staying in a hotel, placing a Mickey Mouse doll beside the bed can prevent you from being recorded by a pinhole camera. Because Disney's legal affairs can find out who is behind the scenes and sue them to the point of bankruptcy.
I don’t know whether this rumor is true or not, but it also shows that Disney’s legal affairs are very strong.
Liu Hongmin was very concerned about this cultural exchange. He talked a lot with Disney employees, especially about business operations.
Disney employees didn’t want to say too much, they just wanted to fool around. However, Liu Hongmin's questions were very tricky, and the Disney employees hesitated and had to answer them. As a result, they accidentally said the wrong question.
After Liu Hongmin left, the employee kept wiping cold sweat and quickly reported to his superiors.
Liu Hongmin met with the exchange group, which was communicating with Disney screenwriters.
“When it comes to fantasy novels, you have to mention Tolkien. Tolkien is the master of modern fantasy novels. His "The Hobbit", "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Silmarillion" are all A classic epic work. He is also a linguist. In order to write good novels, he invented more than a dozen languages..."
Everyone in the exchange group looked at each other in confusion. Not to mention Tolkien, they didn't know much about the category of fantasy novels.
In their view, entertainment novels are all inferior works, no matter how well written they are, there is nothing to brag about.
It's like when they evaluate Liu Hongmin, they won't mention "Bao Qingtian" at all, but only "Lies" and "Donkey Gets Water".
If Liu Hongmin had continued to write fantasy novels, they would have sprayed him all over his body. It's just that the person opposite is a foreigner, so they can't say anything, they just want to make fun of him and fool him.
Liu Hongmin also saw the embarrassment of the exchange group and walked over.
“The Lord of the Rings is indeed an excellent work, showing us a wonderful world of Middle-earth. It also tells us a truth, that is, people should live in peace and unite to defeat A powerful enemy. Even if the opponent is the Demon King Sauron, the same thing will happen."
The screenwriter looked at Liu Hongmin happily, and finally someone could take over his words. He was a fan of Tolkien and admired his books.
“I didn’t expect that some people in China have watched “Lord of the Rings”. It’s really great.”
He walked to Liu Hongmin and happily hugged Liu Hongmin’s shoulders, “I didn’t know that China Are there any good fantasy novels? Can you recommend one or two for me?”
Everyone in the exchange group suddenly looked at each other. Are there any fantasy works in China?
Liu Hongmin rolled his eyes, "There are indeed a few, but I'm afraid you can't understand them."
"How is that possible!" The screenwriter said in disbelief: "There are no fantasy novels that Stephen, I, can't understand. ”
Everyone in the exchange group looked at each other, wondering what Liu Hongmin was up to.
Liu Hongmin: "The book I recommend to you is called "Journey to the West". In my opinion, it is better than "The Lord of the Rings"."
"No, no, no -" Stephen shook his head quickly, "There is no better fantasy novel in the world than "The Lord of the Rings.""
Liu Hongmin did not argue, "Let's wait until you finish reading "Journey to the West" before making this evaluation! Otherwise, your evaluation is completely subjective, isn't it?"
Stephen nodded, "You are right, but I still stick to my point of view." Everyone in the exchange group lowered their heads and laughed sullenly. Watch "Journey to the West", Liu Hongmin is really bad.
However, when they thought about the scene of Stephen scratching his head and watching "Journey to the West", everyone couldn't help but laugh.
Stephen was very honest and actually found an English version of "Journey to the West". This was a translated version many years ago. The translation level is limited, and specific words have been replaced by existing English words. When I saw Stephen Yunshan covered with fog, my head was confused.
"What are these? That Liu is lying to me."
Stephen was very angry. He found out that the exchange group was visiting Random House and rushed there immediately.
"Liu! You liar, you actually deceived me."
Members of the exchange group were communicating with employees of Random House. They were all discussing these foreign masterpieces, "One Hundred Years of Solitude", "The Old Man and the Sea", "Metamorphosis" and the like. During special periods, the publication of these masterpieces was banned. After the reform and opening up, publication was gradually resumed, so domestic cultural workers have great enthusiasm for these masterpieces.
Liu Hongmin did not join the discussion. He just asked Richard to take him to see the sales of all works.
Books are a long-term business. As time goes by, the sales of books will gradually increase. Liu Hongmin's books are of many types and suitable for different audience groups. There are no strict restrictions between different groups. They will also read other types of books because of their love for Liu Hongmin. However, this requires time for fermentation.
As soon as he came out of Richard's office, Stephen came over.
"Sir, please watch your words!" Richard stopped Stephen to prevent him from colliding with Liu Hongmin.
Stephen held up the book in his hand and shouted to Liu Hongmin: "Liu, you deceived me."
Liu Hongmin came over and took the book from his hand, "Stephen, Don’t tell me that’s what you’re looking at.”
"What...what's wrong? What's wrong with it?" Stephen asked in confusion.
Liu Hongmin said with a smile: "You should read the Chinese version. No translation can translate the essence of "Journey to the West."
"I don't understand Chinese, how can I read the Chinese version? "Journey to the West"?" Stephen said dissatisfied.
"Then learn!" Liu Hongmin said: "I believe that with your intelligence, you can definitely learn it."
Stephen put his hand on his forehead, "Liu, don't lie to me. You You are just prevaricating me, don’t you have fantasy novels in your country?”
Liu Hongmin was a little angry when he saw his reluctance, “Fantasy novels are novels based on the magical world and are unique to the Western world. World background setting. "Journey to the West" is also a fantasy novel unique to our country, which is equivalent to your fantasy novel. I recommend it to you because I want you to appreciate the culture of different countries. You don't appreciate it and even slander it. Is this how you treat guests?”
Stephen: “Liu, it’s useless what you say, there are no fantasy novels in your country.”
Everyone in the exchange group was also disdainful. What is a novel?
In the crowd, the two writers who said that the air in America is fresh looked at each other, stood up and said: "What's so great about fantasy novels? Even if they are written now, Liu Hongmin can write better than "The Lord of the Rings" "Good novel."
Everyone immediately turned their heads and stared at them.
Stephen immediately said: "It's really amazing, Liu, I'm looking forward to your novel.
(End of this chapter)