Standing in the exhibition area of Sunflower Press, James did not leave for a long time.

Although I kept warning myself in my heart: "James, you are here to attend the exhibition today, not to observe the new books of Sunflower Publishing House, there are hundreds of publishing houses waiting for you in the future, and Zhao has promised to leave you a set of ...... for this set of books."

But somehow, James just can't move his legs!

This set of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", as if the white witch really cast a spell, quietly wrapped James's feet with countless invisible vines.

Masterpiece!

A masterpiece without a doubt!

There is no need to delve into the problem of language at all, a European fairy tale written by a Chinese person can be passed as long as it is passable. The key is the story itself, and James, who has been working in the field of children's books for 30 years, can see it at a glance: this thing is almost written for Europeans!

Tsk, good stuff!

"No, James, you can't stay any longer!"

After secretly admonishing himself in his heart, the handsome blonde guy couldn't help but turn around and ask: "Zhao, how is the sales of this "Lion, Witch and Magic Wardrobe" in China?" ”

"Huh? Not bad, right? ”

Zhao Minglu, who was looking at the two young people greeting visitors, thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Although it tells a European magic story, because the author is very famous in China, the sales are quite good...... I think I must have had three or four hundred thousand sets before I came to Europe, right? ”

Zhao Minglu is not very sure about the specific number.

Sunflower Publishing House publishes hundreds of new books a year, among which there are many top children's book authors in China, with sales of three or four million sets a year, and a set of books that have accumulated more than 10 million.

But after hearing this result, James narrowed his eyes.

It's fairly average.

Huaxia is not a small country like France and Germany, with a population of more than one billion, and the size of the publishing market is almost equivalent to that of the whole of Europe! Therefore, three or four hundred thousand sets of books may be considered bestsellers in France, but they are really not conspicuous in China, after all, everyone's concept of bestsellers is different.

However, this kind of magic story can have three or four hundred thousand sales in Huaxia, which is already very good.

As a veteran publisher, James is well aware of the rise of China's economy and the prosperity of the cultural industry...... No, it should be said that it is a recovery, and now it is very difficult for European and American works to kill all sides in China as before, and only the best ones can continue to make a lot of money. On the contrary, Huaxia's cultural products are now trying to come out, and they are slowly opening a hole......

Thinking of this, James didn't hesitate, nodded and said, "Zhao, I'm very interested in this set of "Lion, Witch and Magic Wardrobe", maybe we can have a meal together in the evening and have a good chat......"

……

"To put it simply, I want to draw the real palace and even the capital!"

Sitting on the sofa in his house, Sun Peng said with a serious face: "What I mean is not necessarily the palace and capital of Mulan's era, but the capital of the most powerful era in China - Chang'an!" There should be architectural drawings of ancient Chang'an on the Internet, and there seems to be a specially built film and television city, we can refer to it! ”

"Uh......"

After listening to Sun Peng's words, Chen Ruoyi and Xia Weiqing trembled at the same time.

Especially Xia Weiqing, who only joined in a few days ago, looked at Sun Peng with the wrong eyes at this time - you just draw a picture book for children, and just pull me from the project team of Slam Dunk, and now you want me to recreate Chang'an City?

"Xiaopeng, do you know how much work this is?"

Smacking his lips, Xia Weiqing asked angrily.

"You know, why else would you ask you to come out?"

With a smile, Sun Peng said disapprerovingly: "And it's not all designed like this in the whole book, just a few pictures...... Trust me, it's a week at most. ”

"A week...... That's it? ”

Hearing Sun Peng's words, Xia Weiqing was speechless for a moment.

There are a lot of things on the Slam Dunk side, Xia Weiqing, the backbone, has to be busy every day without touching the ground, and Di Xia and Hou Qingqing design all kinds of characters and anime scenes, and now you let me take a week to draw picture books for you? That's it?

The corners of his mouth trembled twice, and Xia Weiqing said helplessly: "Okay, you are the boss, what you say is good!" ”

However, Lao Xia accepted Sun Peng's explanation, but Chen Ruoyi still asked puzzled; "Teacher Sun, it's just a children's picture book, is it so beautiful?"

In the eyes of little girls, it's completely unnecessary!

For children who like to read stories, the key to the success of a picture book is to read the story, followed by beautiful characters and colorful pictures, as for whether the scene inside is grand and spectacular, it really doesn't matter. So it's hard for Chen Ruoyi to understand why Sun Peng insists on bothering to do so many things!

"Uh...... I'm a perfectionist! ”

After hesitating for a moment, Sun Peng gave a fucked explanation.

What else can you do if you don't explain it that way? Could it be that he was very dissatisfied with Mulan's scene in his previous life, and felt that it was too small to only have one palace to come out?

If you want to do it, let's make a little bit of it!

Sun Peng didn't plan to adapt the main line and rhythm of the entire story of "Mulan", because he knew that he couldn't be better than Hollywood screenwriters. But in some details, he wants to make up for his regrets - the awesomeness of our Chinese ancestors is far beyond your imagination!

Spending a little more time and money or something, it's a big deal?!

The wayward Sun Peng waved his hand vigorously and said with a final word: "It's decided!" In this way, the characters, scenes, and everything will be all worked, Ruoyi, it's up to you next, I hope to make this set of books by the end of the year......"

……

When Sun Peng was planning the next set of picture books, James and Zhao Minglu were having dinner together.

"Honestly, great story!"

While picking up a small piece of beef, James nodded and smiled, "Although it is a bit long, each episode has its own theme and small climax, which is very suitable for older children to read." In addition, the story is very strong, and if you hadn't brought it, I would have thought that it was painted by a well-known European or American author. ”

"Hehe, thank you!"

Nodding his head in gratitude, Zhao Minglu's brain began to spin rapidly.

Old friends attach great importance to this set of "Lion, Witch and Magic Wardrobe", which made Zhao Minglu feel a little surprised. In fact, among the new books he brought this time, the most important thing is the Chinese historical story written by two domestic big names, after all, in recent years, because of the popularity of Chinese historical blockbusters, many foreigners are particularly interested in it.

But a Chinese man draws European stories, and James values it more for Mao?

Of course, Mr. James didn't know what Zhao Minglu was thinking at this moment, and after patiently swallowing the beef, he continued to ask: "Zhao, what kind of cooperation model is this book?" Can we buy the rights in English, French and German? ”

"Oh? Do you want the copyright of all three languages? ”

Raising his eyebrows slightly, Zhao Minglu asked with some surprise.

"Yes, both!"

James' eyes sparkled, and he nodded and smiled. Although their distribution channels are mainly concentrated in France, they have begun to expand outward in recent years, and it is normal for a good book to buy the rights in three major languages.

After thinking for a while, Zhao Minglu shook his head and said: "Of course I am very willing, but there is a problem with this set of books, the overseas copyright is not in the hands of our publishing house now, so it may be a little troublesome!" ”

Regarding the overseas copyright of "The Lion, the Witch and the Magic Wardrobe", Sun Peng and Sunflower only signed an agency agreement.

This was determined at the beginning of the signing of the publishing contract, Sun Peng handed over the picture book to Sunflower Publishing, and the other party was obliged to promote it to overseas publishers. Then, after the publishing agreement is signed, Sunflower can take 20 percent of Sun Peng's royalties as compensation.

This cooperation model, of course, James is also clear.

So after nodding his head clearly, he smiled and said, "No problem, I have always had a lot of patience for good books, I just hope you can help me contact the author as soon as possible after you go back, because I am indeed very interested in this set of books......"