Library

"I most like to be busy with books in this life", written by Yang Mu. It contains Mr. Yang Muzhi's nearly thirty articles related to books and publishing. The content includes the author's descriptions of large-scale book projects organized during his tenure as a publishing manager, as well as policy reports and articles, the author's accumulated experience in the editing job, the author's thoughts and insights on book editing, proofreading, writing, publishing, and cultural development as a publisher and reader, as well as memories of past events at work. All contents are inseparable from the "book", which reflects the author's deep attachment to books.

This book is a collection of essays written by Mr. Yang Muzhi, which contains thoughts on his parents and relatives, gratitude to his colleagues and teachers, and memories of the past years. From joining Zhonghua Book Company, founding the magazine "Literary and Historical Knowledge", to serving as the leader of the National Press and Publication Administration, and becoming the first president of the China Publishing Group, the author has been immersed in the Chinese publishing industry for more than fifty years. The book contains not only his thoughts and insights on his career, but also vivid descriptions of his interactions with cultural celebrities such as Ji Xianlin, Zhou Zhenfu, and Guo Moruo. The author's writing is sincere and touching. The book also contains more than fifty photographs taken by the author himself, with pictures and texts to convey a profound artistic conception.