Compared with the Internet, Douyin, and physical books, they are a very niche group.
No... It can be said that compared to most forms of entertainment nowadays, physical books are extremely niche.
Some people always say that Chinese people have no habit of reading.
This is right and wrong.
The fault is... If nothing else, a country that has improved its book printing methods and materials says that its citizens don't like reading?
Isn't this nonsense?
Yes... Most developed countries have experienced the transformation from paper media to cable media and then to online media.
That is, from newspapers, to television, to the Internet.
But China has not experienced this step.
At that time, China was in trouble at home and abroad, and everyone did not have enough to eat. How could there be time to care about newspapers?
The prerequisite for acquiring additional knowledge is to have enough food.
It was not until the world entered the Internet age that China solved its food and clothing problem, and most people began to acquire additional knowledge.
Therefore, most people have no reading habit.
Under such circumstances, the sales of Blue Star's "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" are nothing short of miraculous!
As the news of the book signing was released, the world of book fans was in a state of excitement!
The activity of major book-related forums and post bars began to increase dramatically, so much so that when Jinchengtai collected data, they couldn’t believe their eyes!
"There are so many book fans??" Chen Ruifeng, the deputy director in charge of the data, looked at the jumping data in astonishment.
One, ten, hundreds, thousands...hundreds of thousands, millions...
"Ten million?"
He took a breath.
He comes from editorial background.
We know very well how influential a book in China can be if it sells over 10 million copies!
"A single volume with tens of millions of sets?" He couldn't help but say it again.
Too fake!
But this data cannot be faked! !
All data sources are very fragmented and all are active users!
"Director Chen, Xinhua Bookstore has been closed for several days." The data investigator said helplessly: "Last month it just exceeded 10 million copies, and at the end of the month it was 1,072."
“There are sales links on Douyin, WeChat and other platforms... This book is really good, I bought it.”
How did I not hear it being said!
Deputy Director Chen fell into self-doubt about whether he was out of touch with the times.
But he reacted immediately!
He immediately called Zhao Ziluo, and as soon as he got through, he said, "Director Zhao, did you know that Ghost Blowing Lamp has sold over 10 million copies?"
The sound of rapid typing came from the phone, and Zhao Ziluo snorted.
"Okay, don't sell the copyright! Let Jinchengtai help you run it..."
"No need." Before he finished speaking, Zhao Ziluo said: "I want to take the copyright of this book myself. If it's okay, I'll hang up now. I'm busy."
He is indeed busy.
He didn't hold the "Ghost Blowing Lantern" autograph session right away because... the current Ghost Blowing Lantern isn't big enough! !
A book with tens of millions of fans, as long as it is well-photographed, will definitely be a huge hit!
It can even...be able to refresh the records of all current TV series!
However, now there is only the main body of "Ghost Blowing Lamp".
Jingjue Ancient City, Longling Mysterious Grottoes, Yunnan Worm Valley, and Kunlun Shrine.
Four copies.
It tells the story of the adult Hu Bayi's process of lifting the curse.
But the complete version of "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" should also include Huangpizifen, Nanhaiguixu, Nuqingxiangxi, and Wuxia Coffin Mountain.
This is a complete world of ghosts and lights.
Click... After typing the last word, he let out a long sigh of relief.
A week's time.
"Ghost Blowing the Lantern: Huangpizi Grave" is finally finished!
He stood up and stretched, only to hear the crackling of his bones, proving that he was still very young.
I typed something on WeChat, and soon, Liu Fei'er came in.
In order to concentrate on writing a book, he returned to Qinhai without telling anyone.
Liu Fei'er's family is the real estate boss of Qin Hai, and they arranged a very quiet small courtyard for him to live in - yes, the same building where he and Liu Fei'er first met.
"I've finished writing it and sent it to you. I'll go out and meet with the people in charge of each bookstore. You send the manuscript to the editorial department."
Liu Feier nodded and left.
Zhao Ziluo closed his eyes and pressed his temples. Although he had god-level hand speed, he was still a little tired after writing hundreds of thousands of words a week.
After a while, a wisp of tea fragrance filled the air.
It smells good.
A gentle sniff seems to relax the spirit.
"Where did you get the tea?" he asked casually.
no answer.
There was only the gentle sound of tea being brewed and water being poured.
The scent is stronger.
"The bamboo leaves are green this spring." Only when the fragrance was strongest, a voice said: "I went to the tea mountain to pick it myself."
Li Chuhan?
Zhao Ziluo opened his eyes, and it was indeed the other party.
"What? I went back to my old place and don't recognize the old people anymore?" she said with a smile.
"Why are you here?" Zhao Ziluo picked up the tea cup and took a sip. The aroma went straight to the sky. No matter how sleepy he was, all his sleepiness was gone when he was smoked by this hot aroma.
Li Chuhan just watched him drink tea quietly, and said unhurriedly: "I haven't been busy recently. I heard that you returned to Qin Hai, so I came over."
It sounds like it comes naturally.
Zhao Ziluo put down his teacup: "I won't write so many songs in the future. You can contact other writers."
From now on, he will send at most one album to each person every year.
But this amount is definitely not enough for a popular singer.
Li Chuhan smiled faintly.
“After singing your songs, other people’s songs are hard to listen to.”
"It's you, don't you have enough money? Are you still going through all this?"
Zhao Ziluo didn't know how to answer.
He was originally just planning to joke around, but when he opened his mouth, he unexpectedly became serious.
"You know, I want to compete for the position of vice chairman."
Li Chuhan nodded and poured him a cup of tea.
"There are many things that are difficult to do without being in that position."
"For example, some of the current regulations say you can't write about supernatural beings, you can't write about this, you can't write about that... I feel like it's a bit too much."
"But I'm a humble person."
Li Chuhan smiled: "You are still insignificant? Then who am I?"
Zhao Ziluo said: "Compared to those big guys in the Ministry of Culture and Entertainment, I am just a bigger grasshopper."
"Also, for example, international publicity channels are weak...and so on."
"To put it bluntly, the entertainment industry is the embodiment of cultural discourse power and the output of one's own country's ideology."
"When I had no money before, I thought, if I have money, I can talk about cultural export."
"Now I'm not short of money, and I'm so young... I still want to do something practical."
Li Chuhan has never been a person who likes to laugh.
In other words, she always smiles lightly and rarely shows off her smile.
This may have something to do with her family.
At this moment she just tilted her head.
She doesn't understand.
Zhao Ziluo opened his mouth to explain, but stopped when he reached his mouth.
He suddenly felt that such an explanation was meaningless.
It is impossible for anyone in this world to understand his mentality.
He was young, rich and had no desire to get married.
I traveled through time with nothing, and the initial goal was achieved easily.
From a literary point of view, after becoming famous, he could not find a destination.
Artists are relatively emotional, and they can't find a place for their souls - a place where they feel at ease.
Blue Star has no home.
Although he has several villas.
He needed to find something for himself to do.
Since no one can truly understand him, then realize your highest goal in life!
At least, so far, he feels it is very meaningful.
Highly motivated.
It is impossible to say these words to Li Chuhan.
He changed his narrative.
"I do this just to realize myself. My current goal is to become the vice chairman."
"Only the vice chairman is qualified to touch what I mentioned before."
Li Chuhan was confused: "But you have done a good job."
"Actually, every TV series you make is watched by everyone."
"These are all achievements."
Zhao Ziluo shook his head: "In your eyes, yes, but not necessarily in the eyes of the Ministry of Culture and Entertainment."
It is better to teach a man to fish than to teach him to fish.
"I have always given an IP, so that if I leave, the entertainment industry in that place will collapse immediately."
"For example, when I left Longbao, the Longbao entertainment industry relied on the IP of "The Walking Dead" to support many related companies such as music, editing, and special effects."
"If I become popular wherever I go, but collapse wherever I leave..."
Li Chuhan understood.
The red one is only Zhao Ziluo.
It does not prove his ability to govern.
The Recreational Association does not require an artistic genius. The Ministry of Culture doesn’t even need it.
What they need is a senior practitioner who can oversee the overall situation and have unique insights into entertainment.
"You are so powerful." She thought about it and said sincerely: "I don't think anything can stop you."
Zhao Ziluo laughed: "It's early."
Now there is a big tiger waiting for him on the road.
After chatting for a while, he felt much better.
As soon as I walked out of the door, several bookstore managers came over immediately.
"Teacher Kong Fang, have you finished your creation?" The general manager of Xinhua Bookstore smiled and said, "I have reserved a table for the teacher to relax?"
"Yes, teacher, please don't collapse from exhaustion!"
"How many book fans are still waiting for your work!"
The other leaders said immediately.
Zhao Ziluo pressed his hand: "There's no rush."
"There are four prequels to Ghost Blowing the Lamp, and I have just finished writing the first one."
"I can finish four parts around May 15th, but I don't plan to release them now."
The people in charge were a little anxious.
Which bookstore is not losing money today?
All are supported by the government.
Not an exaggeration.
There are still four large chain bookstores alive today, thanks to the government’s efforts.
Xinhua, Lianwen, Zhanlan, Volkswagen.
These are the only four large chain bookstores left in China.
There are some others, but they basically don’t go out of the province.
These four are national chains.
The profit contributed by "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" is enough for them to survive for two years.
You actually didn’t post it after you finished writing it?
Who is not in a hurry!
But I didn’t dare to ask!
Zhao Ziluo did not make it difficult for them, but said: "Books need to be accumulated."
"Accumulate word-of-mouth, audience, and then promote it in film and television. This is the marketing method that everyone is familiar with."
"The book signing for "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" is scheduled to be held at the end of June."
"Because when the time comes, I will announce another one."
Announce early and accumulate early.
Only then can you earn the biggest dividends when it’s filmed!
"What?" General Manager Xinhua couldn't help but ask.
Teacher Kong Fang's words just now gave him a feeling.
The release of "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" was postponed just for this new book.
What kind of book?
Can "Ghost Blowing the Lamp", which has sold tens of millions of copies, come to the stage?
