【英文朗读】'Three-Body' Trilogy broadens worldwide appeal for Chinese sci-fi

'Three-Body' Trilogybroadens worldwideappeal for Chinese sci-fi

00:09①The"Three-Body" Trilogy series of science fiction bestsellers by Chineseauthor Liu Cixin has become an international phenomenon in publishing. TheThree-Body Problem, The Dark Forest and Death'sEnd have taken the world by storm, and marked a new step forward forthe global appeal of Chinese literature.

00:30②As of 2020,one out of every 393 people in Poland has bought Liu's works; while in theCzech Republic, it's one in every 330.

00:42③Recently itwas announced Tor Books, the trilogy's English-language publisher, decided tocontinue the copyright contract with a $1.25 million advance payment.

00:54④Headquartered in New York, Tor Books is a leadingimprint known for its sci-fi and fantasy titles.

01:01⑤Liu is amongthe top five authors globally Tor ever granted a $1 million advance, provingChinese original fiction's value and reception in the international marketaccording to a CEPIEC news release.