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Feng Jiannan

Feng Jiannan is a renowned Chinese illustrator and animation artist, known for The Nine-Colored Deer. With over 40 children’s books and numerous international awards, he is a leading figure in Chinese mythological illustration.

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Books Presented at Grafixx

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China’s Picture Books Series-Hunan Juvenile & Children’s Publishing House

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  • The Mountain of Nine Divine Horses

  • The Legend of Goddess Peak

  • The Legend of Feilai Peak

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The Nine-Colored Deer

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The Quest for Fire

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The Mountain of
Nine Divine Horses

China's Picture Books

The “China’s Picture Books” series brings together a wealth of beloved Chinese folktales and mythological legends. Within each timeless story lie the enduring dreams, kindness, and cherished memories of the Chinese nation—embodying its noble character, moral values, wisdom, and unyielding faith. With masterful artistry, the illustrator paints vibrant cultural panoramas, transporting readers into enchanting realms of imagination. These books not only immerse audiences in the profundity of Chinese heritage but also subtly impart the enduring power of wisdom, courage, and virtue.

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Throughout his career, Feng Jiannan has contributed to more than 30 animated films as a director, designer, and animator. Among them, The Good Cat Mimi (1978) and The Wallet (1982) received the Outstanding Film Award from China's Ministry of Culture and the Little Hundred Flowers Award for Animated Films, respectively. His distinctive visual language, rooted in Chinese folklore and traditional aesthetics, has earned him widespread recognition both in China and internationally.

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Selected Awards and Honours

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  • 1982 — The Nine-Colored Deer (九色鹿) received Second Prize at the 3rd Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations, organised by the Asia/Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU).

  • 1986 — The Divine Fish Carrying Qu Yuan (神鱼驮屈原) received Third Prize at the Barcelona International Children's Book Illustration Competition.

  • 1991 — Jingwei Fills the Sea (精卫填海), Shennong's Quest for Medicinal Herbs (神农鞭药), and other works received an award at the 4th National Awards for Comic Book Series in China.

  • 1992 — The Divine Deer (神鹿) received major distinctions associated with UNICEF and the Bologna International Children's Book Illustration Exhibition.

  • 1996 — A Treasury of Chinese Family Stories: Myths (中国传家故事宝库——神话) received Third Prize at the Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations, organised by the Asia/Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU).

  • 2003 — Beautiful Turin, Here We Come! (美丽的都灵，我们来了！) was shortlisted for a visual arts award at the Turin International Arts Festival.

  • 2015 — Received the Yixi Tribute Award (一席致敬奖).

  • 2020 — The Russian-language edition of The Nine-Colored Deer received the Best Book Award in the children's literature category in Russia.

  • 2023 — The Divine Fish Carrying Qu Yuan was selected for the fifth series of the Chinese Classic Folktales Animation and Publishing Project and included in the iRead 100 Recommended Children's Books selection, among other honours.

  • 2024 — Shortlisted for the Chinese Excellence Award (卓越大师·中国).

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