Inch-Printed Stars

Shanghai was a crucial base for the early spread of Marxism in China. This book chronicles the translation and publishing endeavors of Communists and progressive cultural workers in Shanghai around the time of the founding of the Communist Party of China, vividly depicting the origins of the Party's early publishing industry. It records the birth of the foundational document of Marxism, "e;The Communist Manifesto,"e; the establishment of "e;New Youth"e; by Chen Duxiu in Shanghai, the "e;Communist Monthly"e; edited by Li Da, the first central organ publication "e;Guide,"e; and the creation of newspapers and publications such as "e;Labor World,"e; "e;Voice of Women,"e; "e;Vanguard,"e; "e;Pioneer,"e; and "e;Chinese Youth."e; The author draws on extensive historical documents and research materials, starting with the publishing industry and delving into the portrayal of key revolutionary figures like Chen Duxiu, Lu Xun, Li Dazhao, Chen Wangdao, Li Da, Li Hanjun, Wang Huowu, Cai Hesen, and Qu Qiubai. By integrating characters, personalities, images, destinies with events and settings, the book offers a highly readable narrative.