River Outs: 108 Cat Heroes

What if we turned the heroes of one of the greatest Chinese novels into cats?

«River Outs» — is a story about 108 noble robbers who rise against injustice and protect the common people. Illustrator Lan Zhao has reinterpreted the classic work and transformed it into an art project - «River Outs: 108 Cat Heroes». The heroes of the legendary novel will appear before you as charismatic cats. Next to each cat hero is a short story about his character, feats, and fate, as well as a colorful illustration. Thanks to this, in just a few evenings you will get acquainted with the plot of one of the most important works of Chinese literature. In homage to tradition, the book retains elements of classic Chinese typesetting: vertical lines separating the text and square brackets highlighting key details. They create a sense of an authentic old edition and help immerse you in the atmosphere of ancient China.

This book is for those who have long wanted to get acquainted with Chinese classics but hesitated due to the daunting volume. It is also for those who love beautiful illustrations, Eastern aesthetics, and, of course, cats.