This book is created by the famous Chinese photographer Chen Jin based on his 30 years of shooting on the vulgar life in hometown. It tells his childhood under the time background and the local customs of his hometown. In a humorous and plain narration way and by taking his memories as the clue, the author makes the past stand vividly on the paper with black-and-white photos with a strong sense of presence. The book represents the authentic folk life of Chinese people in the late 20th century and it is very precious.
Table of Contents
Preface Folklife
Chapter One Home Town
Chapter Two Neighborhood
Chapter Three Family Affairs
Chapter Four Village Fare
Chapter Five Business Expertise
Chapter Six Citizens' Games
Chapter Seven Tea-House
Chapter Eight Theater Group
