Liu Bei was homeless and nearly powerless when he took a risk and asked Zhuge Liang to be his senior military strategist. But the gamble has more than paid off. Zhuge Liang has already changed the balance of power between the three kingdoms, and he will soon prove that some battles can be won without weapons. Based on one of the most popular and influential novels ever written, Three Kingdoms is an epic adventure of heroism and villainy, honor and deceit, and overcoming individual failings to serve a greater purpose. AUTHOR: Wei Dong Chen, a highly acclaimed and beloved artist, and an influential leader in the "New Chinese Cartoon" trend, is the founder of Creator World in Tianjin, the largest comics studio in China, Recently the Chinese government entrusted him with the role of general manager of the Beijing Book Fair, and his reputation as a pillar of Chinese comics has brought him many students. He has published more than three hundred cartoons, which have been recognised for their strong literacy value not only in Korea, but in Europe and Japan, as well. Free spirited and energetic, Wei Dong Chen's positivist philosophy is reflected in the wisdom of his work. He is published serially in numerous publications while continuing to conceive projects that explore new dimensions of the form. Xiao Long Liang is considered one of Wei Dong Chen's greatest students. One of the most highly regarded cartoonists in China today. Xiao Long's fantastic techniques and expression of Chinese culture have won him the acclaim of cartoon lovers throughout China. His other works include "Outlaws of the Marsh" and w003 "A Story on the Motorbike". ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour
