{"title":"Lun Zhang","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the compelling works of Lun Zhang, a renowned author celebrated for his insightful storytelling and poignant graphic novels. Lun Zhang’s narratives often delve into significant historical events, offering readers a blend of visual artistry and profound social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eTiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes\u003c\/em\u003e. This graphic novel is a gripping eyewitness account of the pivotal events surrounding the Tiananmen Square protests. Zhang deftly combines striking illustrations with moving narrative, providing a unique perspective on the struggles for democracy and the harsh realities faced in 1989 China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for fans of graphic novels and history enthusiasts alike, Lun Zhang's works invite readers to explore deep-seated themes with empathy and understanding. Dive into his collection to discover powerful stories that resonate on both a personal and global scale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tiananmen-1989-our-shattered-hopes-by-lun-zhang-9781684056996","title":"Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the story of China's infamous June Fourth Incident—otherwise known as the Tiananmen Square Massacre—from the first-hand account of a young sociology teacher who witnessed it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver 30 years ago, on April 15th 1989, the occupation of Tiananmen Square began. As tens of thousands of students and concerned Chinese citizens took to the streets demanding political reforms, the fate of China's communist system was unknown. When reports of soldiers marching into Beijing to suppress the protests reverberated across Western airwaves, the world didn't know what to expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLun Zhang was just a young sociology teacher then, in charge of management and safety service for the protests. Now, in this powerful graphic novel, Zhang pairs with French journalist and Asia specialist Adrien Gombeaud, and artist Ameziane, to share his unvarnished memory of this crucial moment in world history for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProviding comprehensive coverage of the 1989 protests that ended in bloodshed and drew global scrutiny, Zhang includes context for these explosive events, sympathetically depicting a world of discontented, idealistic, activist Chinese youth rarely portrayed in Western media. Many voices and viewpoints are on display, from Western journalists to Chinese administrators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescribing how the hope of a generation was shattered when authorities opened fire on protestors and bystanders, \u003cem\u003eTiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes\u003c\/em\u003e shows the way in which contemporary China shaped itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46556469493996,"sku":"9781684056996","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16273233482787.jpg?v=1750151568"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lun-zhang.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}