By reading 4,7 books per year, Chinese made their books market second the US. But if the sheer size of the industry could make anyone envious, is it easy to get a piece of the pie?  

 Featuring
- Chen Qiufan (陈楸帆): Writer & Futurist
- Liu Jue: TWOC – Managing editor
- Su Wan (苏皖): Maziren Bookstore (码字人书店) - Owner

To go further
- "The Dark Room Problem" short story written by Chen Qiufan (陈楸帆) and published by The World of Chinese Magazine
- Middle Earth episode #25 How to publish a book in China
- Middle Earth episode #91 How to Publish a Magazine for 100 Issues

Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch!

With thanks to Sean Calvo for music support. 

The World of Chinese Magazine
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