Chapter 331: The People's Publishing House is out
Long Shao didn't know what to say. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
With his many years of experience as an editor and his knowledge and cognition of the Chinese publishing industry, he knew very well that such a book, with its "pornographic" descriptions and satire and exposure of society and even officials, would basically never be published.
Let's talk about the "yellow" description in the book. On April 17 this year, the state promulgated the "Regulations on the Prohibition of Obscene and Pornographic Materials".
This "regulation" is aimed at a wave of erotic and violent literature that has suddenly emerged in market stalls and book kiosks. These pornographic magazines or novels are shoddyly produced and vulgar in content, which seriously affects the physical and mental health of the broad masses of the people, especially young people, and can easily cause chaos in public order.
Govin said that the erotic depictions in his "Living Elsewhere" are intended to reveal the nature of sex and love, and to celebrate the unity of spirit and body. After Long Shao read the whole of this unfinished novel, he also agreed with Gowen's words, with these erotic descriptions, it can indeed make the theme of the novel more sublimated, and the contrast is more distinct.
But Govin thinks so, thinks so, and what about the others?
For the current Press and Publication Bureau, there are many issues that need to be considered whether a novel can be published, and an ambiguous book like "Living Elsewhere" will definitely be cut across the board, regardless of whether you are useful or not, whether it is a literary and artistic work with artistic value, and not if it has sex!
What's more, the Tokyo in Govern's novel, but as long as a discerning person can see at a glance that the so-called Tokyo is Beijing, Govin writes about the chaos in Tokyo, bribery, power and money trading, corruption and bribery......
Everyone knows that the novel is fictional, and it can be seen that the China in the novel does not match the actual national conditions of China at this time, but how can the Press and Publication Bureau pass the review of this kind of insinuation?
There is never a small problem with ideology!
Long Shao smiled bitterly: "Gowen...... I don't think this book will ever be published! ”
"Why?" Govin was stunned.
"Did you know that in April, the state issued a document specifically for it?" Long Shao asked.
"What?"
The full name of this document is "Regulations on the Prohibition of Obscene and Pornographic Materials" and it was issued by the State Council. The "Provisions" point out that the import, production, sale and dissemination of all kinds of obscene materials, regardless of whether they are for profit or not, must be strictly prohibited. The "Provisions" also give the scope of obscene materials, as long as the specific depiction of sexual acts or explicit promotion of sexual **** image videotapes, audio tapes, films, television films, slides, photos, drawings, books, newspapers, transcripts are within the scope of the ban. You ...... "Living Elsewhere" seems to be like that! ”
Listening to Long Shao's words, Gowen was dumbfounded.
He hadn't really noticed that there was such a document.
But even if Long Shao said it seriously, Gewen didn't believe that the document would kill everything with a stick, otherwise how could the "Beijing Evening News" dare to publish a notice of several colleges and universities recruiting mannequins, wouldn't newspapers and colleges know that mannequins would be regarded by many people as obscene professions?
Even if there are such regulations, the government will definitely have clear requirements in the document!
Govin is convinced of this.
This comes from his trust in the government and his confidence in his own judgment.
Govine asked Long Shao: "This "Regulations" clearly states that all novels with sexual depictions will be banned? ”
"No, the "Provisions" point out that the work of prohibiting obscene and pornographic materials should be resolute and conscientious, and the scope should not be expanded. Literary and artistic works of artistic value mixed with obscene and obscene content, works of art that express the beauty of the human body, works of physiology and medical knowledge about the human body, and other works of natural sciences do not fall within the scope of obscene materials and are not included in the list of prohibitions......"
"Then do you think 'Living Elsewhere' has any artistic value?" Govin interrupted Long Shao's introduction and asked.
"Alas, why are you so stubborn! Yes, your novel has artistic merit, but will the Press and Publications Bureau recognize it? Will readers approve of it? …… Don't be too confident, many of the above things are very complicated now, and they are not as simple as you think! Didn't you say in a chat before that you were dissatisfied with the press and publication bureau for taking so long to review "Bright Sword"? Do you think that "Bright Sword" can pass the review is really because the Press and Publication Bureau thinks "Bright Sword" is fine? Naive! At that time, because someone from above spoke! ……”
Long Shao saw that Govin was still full of indifference, and he was a little angry.
He pointed to Gowen's nose and said hatefully: ""Bright Sword" still praises our party and our army, but what does "Living Elsewhere" write? Portrayal of degenerate literati intellectuals? Exposing the satirical Chinese political scene? Such a book is not to mention the Press and Publication Bureau, even if it were me, I would not let this novel pass the review! ”
Long Shao said excitedly, his mind was down, but Gowen didn't think so in his heart.
Long Shao is using the dark side of his heart to guess others, and the truth is that not everyone is what he thinks.
This era is not like later generations, and there may be a very small number of black sheep among the officials of the Chinese government now, and there may be many conservative people, but please do not doubt their sincerity to the country and the people!
Before the reform and opening up, or after a few years, it may become difficult to tell the truth and do things seriously. But in this era, it is really easier to tell the truth and do things, and it does not require courage or sacrifice.
So no matter what Long Shao says, he will write down "Living Elsewhere", finish it, and then show it to everyone.
"Forget it, forget it, you don't hit the south wall and don't look back, you can toss as you want. But I'd like to make a statement to you......"
Long Shao looked at Gowen's ignorant face, knowing that he didn't listen to what he said at all, and he was a little disheartened for a while.
Why bother, let this kid toss!
However, some words are better to say in person, Long Shao looked at the manuscript on the table in front of him, and struggled and hesitated in his heart, but finally gritted his teeth and said: "But I want to make one thing clear to you, this manuscript of your "Living Elsewhere" ...... We, the People's Publishing House, will not buy the copyright! ”
"Why?" Listening to Long Shao's words, Ge Wen was stunned.
Don't look at the fact that so many publishing houses grabbed the manuscript before, he was very proud, but in Gowen's mind, "Living Elsewhere" would still be handed over to Long Shao's People's Publishing House for publication, everyone's personal relationship is so good, and the cooperation between the two sides is also good, not to mention that the copyright given by the People's Publishing House will not be too low.
Could it be that Long Shao is so optimistic about "Living Elsewhere"?!
At this moment, a faint shadow appeared in Govyn's heart.
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The high-voltage cable at the construction site was cut off when it was excavated, and the power was cut off for two days, and the power supply bureau just repaired it. (To be continued.) )