Novels like The Great Artist
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Great Artist, best match first.
- 1 The Modern Age 摩登时代 Ordinary screenwriters write stories. First-rate screenwriters write lives. But a screenwriter like Xiao Yichen writes the fates of himself and others! 0Votes123.2kRecs50kFans
- 2 Ace Hollywood 王牌好莱坞 An A-list star is not the finish line. The 20-million club is only the beginning. Hollywood will bear my name: one ace card, one super era. 0Votes29.3kRecs25kFans
- 3 The Legendary Hollywood Director 好莱坞传奇导演 A story about Hollywood. A story about a director. A promising new book, well worth your support. 0Votes14.8kRecs30.4kFans
- 4 The Great Idol 大偶像 An idol is someone people love and admire, someone they worship blindly and without criticism. Idols have the power to inspire faith and longing. When an idol's positive image reaches a certain level and represents something uplifting, they can influence society. At that point, an idol can also be called a role model. Michael Jackson was an era-defining idol like that. And so, this story was born. I'm no good at writing a blurb. Wish-fulfillment version: I want to become the biggest idol in the 0Votes95.4kRecs43.1kFans
- 5 The Superstar 巨星 Thirty years from now, or perhaps in a much more distant future, when people look back on the glory of nineties rock music and the brilliance of Hollywood films, will they mention the name Hugo Lancaster? Will they sigh and say, "I remember the era when Hugo worked miracles." On January 14, 1992, Hugo Lancaster tearfully accepted his first Worst Actor award at the 12th Golden Raspberry Awards, becoming the first person to show up in person to receive one. He left his mark on the pages of history 0Votes37.9kRecs47.1kFans
- 6 The Hollywood Melon Man 好莱坞的香瓜人 Banana people have yellow skin and white hearts, and the term is usually used to describe the electronic pets called Sweet Donuts. Melon people have white skin and yellow hearts, and the term is usually used to describe Gilbert Landrini. This is the story of a director of online movies who was reborn one day, donned a white exterior, stirred up a storm in Hollywood, and b 0Votes29.1kRecs215.1kFans
- 7 King of Hollywood 王者好莱坞 [A ludicrous thirteen-hour marriage, a legendary Hollywood tale!] A student about to graduate from USC transmigrates from 2017 to Las Vegas in 2003. When Chen Tian wakes up, he finds himself beside an eighteen-year-old Scarlett Johansson, with a marriage certificate from a Las Vegas wedding bureau that never closes lying on the floor. This is the story of Justin Chen, the father of low-budget filmmaking, who goes from having just $1,000 to becoming a legendary Hollywood director! 0Votes53kRecs38.3kFans
- 8 The Hollywood Boxing Champion 好莱坞拳王 From the boxing ring to Hollywood, from champion boxer to award-winning actor, from flop to tycoon, Richard Blythe has always believed one thing: good-looking people never have bad luck. (Hollywood entertainment, 1990s, slice of life. Fellow fans welcome!) 0Votes27.7kRecs48.4kFans
- 9 Movie Mogul 电影巨匠 "I want Hollywood to become the Hollywood I want.", Lancelot Strelow His life was full of twists and turns. He was defiant and immensely talented, and no one could deny his brilliance. He held billions in box-office earnings in one hand and countless awards in the other. Even the most critical film reviewers had to bow their heads, not to mention the countless fans around the world who worshipped him. He left an indelible mark on his era. But he was a bastard. A complete and utter bastard. He re 0Votes105.2kRecs94.6kFans
- 10 A Life of Unrestrained Freedom 恣意人生 Lu Xiancheng wants an easy life. He failed to achieve it in his previous life, so this time he’s determined to overcome every obstacle and make it happen. Drawing on his memories of his past life, Old Lu decides to make his first fortune at the Japan Cup. But once he gets there, he discovers he has a knack for picking horses. With this ability, why would Old Lu keep making useless drawings to serve useless people, as he did in his previous life? He can pick horses, raise them, enter them in race 0Votes119.7kRecs61.2kFans
- 11 Reborn as an Entertainment Genius 重生之娱乐鬼才 Wang Qinian was reborn in 1997. That year, Hong Kong had just returned to China, Jia Zhangke had just graduated, and Ning Hao had yet to enroll at the Beijing Film Academy... That year, Wang Qinian applied to the Beijing Film Academy’s screenwriting department. Later, he became a prodigy who stunned the world of entertainment... 0Votes97.1kRecs88kFans
- 12 Reborn as an American Tycoon 重生之美利坚土豪 Fairness has never existed. The one-in-several-billion chance to be reborn was handed to a rich idiot. Now that he’s been reborn, he has to make the most of his life. William White, this darling of fate, is like a giant Amazonian butterfly, always looking to change something. 0Votes181.7kRecs159.4kFans
- 13 The Black Gold Overlord 黑金霸主 An oil industry worker transmigrates forty years into the past and becomes a disciple of the King of Oil. In this golden age, he rises from disciple to a generation-defining overlord. 0Votes80.4kRecs45.1kFans
- 14 EN Treasure Appraiser's Life 鉴宝人生 Antique peddler Chu Chen gained a special ability after one costly mistake in appraising an artifact. From then on, priceless antiques and treasures, exquisite calligraphy and paintings, and dazzling jadeite worth a fortune were all within his grasp. His life changed beyond recognition. Wealth and status soon followed, and step by step, he grew into a great collector. 0Votes55kRecs123.3kFans
- 15 The Path to Becoming a Movie Star 影帝之路 It was an era of entertainment for everyone: variety shows were at their peak, idol dramas were just beginning to take shape, and the music scene was in its final days of glory. It was a true golden age of entertainment. As a classmate of the S sisters, how will Du Hanwen usher in an era of his own? The Seven Fairies of Taiwan, Black and White, F4, Guess Guess Guess, Super Sunday, the Four Little Divas. They’ll shine in this g 0Votes43.6kRecs36.6kFans
- 16 I Am a Nobleman in England 我在英伦当贵族 Check out my new book, The Rich Man Between Two Worlds: A Crossover Through Film and TV. Who knows when it started, but the big spenders began sharing the aristocratic lifestyle with everyone... You don’t have to be nobility to enjoy pretending. For instance, you could go to a high-end restaurant and try an afternoon tea served in the style of the British royal family. Afterwards, you might feel like you’re positively dripping with nobility from head to to 0Votes252.1kRecs152.2kFans
- 17 The Rise of a Mogul 大腕崛起 In 2013, mainland China’s total box office smashed through the 20-billion mark! In 2012, a single Chinese-language film broke the 1.2-billion box-office record for the first time! In 2011, a Chinese-language film reached 100 million dollars at the box office for the first time! In 2010, mainland China’s total box office surged past 10 billion! In 2009, three films in the mainland market each 0Votes52.9kRecs52.3kFans
- 18 Young Master, Stay Awhile 公子留仙 The Number One Young Master Under Heaven, Cultivating Immortality in High Profile! On the eve of the arrival of the great age, Immortals, Buddhas, demon lords, and others fell during the great tribulation of Heaven and Earth, leaving behind only an undying fragment of true spirit to descend into the lower realm; Now, at the height of the great age, New paradises and blessed lands are discovered every day, and new spells and divine abilities are created every day. It is an era when a hundr 0Votes452.9kRecs55.9kFans
- 19 Hollywood Production 好莱坞制作 The general public adores him, while film critics loathe him. Duke is that kind of director. His box-office hits feature dazzling fast cuts, endless explosions and fight scenes, and two hundred percent audiovisual thrills, constantly sending audiences' adrenaline through the roof. Film critics don't like him. “Duke doesn't care about your soul! He's a sadist! He tortures your eyes and ears without mercy!” “I 0Votes191.6kRecs143.7kFans
- 20 The Paper God 纸神 His ability is to manipulate paper. The lightest and most delicate thing in the world, yet also the most weighty. 0Votes260.4kRecs36.7kFans
- 21 Reborn as the King of All 重生之全民天王 From idol singer to godfather of music, from screen siren to ruler of the world, reborn, Yang Yang surges down the road to the throne of entertainment's greatest star. 0Votes30.9kRecs46.6kFans
- 22 Cloudtop Ranch 云巅牧场 Afternoon sunlight spills down as a gentle breeze stirs the air. The scent of lavender mingles with rising mist, and the delicate aroma of tea accompanies the fragrance of ink and books. A golden retriever playfully rolls around at my feet, while the cicadas chirp faintly in the distance. Time flows like a cool little stream, murmuring along. For once, I steal half a day of leisure, smiling as I watch the clouds drift by. 0Votes36.4kRecs48.3kFans
- 23 Reborn into a Global Entertainment Empire 重生之文娱全球 A struggling writer is reborn in a parallel world, only to find himself still a struggling writer. What should he do? No need to worry. There are no Five Great Web Novel Authors of Zhongyuan, no Jin, Gu, Huang, Liang, or Wen, no MJ, no Twin Chous and One Cheng, no Four Heavenly Kings, and so on. The world has changed, giving him a chance to make a glorious comeback! From then on, his presence can be found in web novels, magazines, music, anime, film and television, variety shows, games, and more 0Votes31.5kRecs54.2kFans
- 24 The Dragon King’s Ring 龙王戒 By chance, Jia Liyu, a disgruntled high schooler, gets a Dragon King Ring that lets him transmigrate into any fictional world, and his life takes a turn for the better. He rides across the worlds of Water Margin and Three Kingdoms, commands troops with a laugh, and befriends legendary heroes. He wanders through the world of Dream of the Red Chamber, meets Fairy Jing Huan, revises the verdicts, and changes the fates of the Twelve Beauties of Jinling. Five hundred years ago, beneath the Bodhi tree 0Votes104.5kRecs134.8kFans
- 25 The Best Director 最佳导演 Wang Yang dreamed of becoming a director and making movies that would drive the whole world wild. But his life had just taken a major blow: he'd been framed and expelled from USC. Yet as God closed one window on Wang Yang, he opened another. After Wang Yang was hit by a car on the street, he found he could see future movies! And so 1998 became an extraordinary year. While Titanic worked its miracle, the greatest director of the 21st century quietly began his rise. 0Votes515.6kRecs279.3kFans
- 26 The Superstar of Everyday Life 生活系巨星 Forced into bankruptcy, I had no choice but to change careers. But after turning around, I found an even more beautiful view. Here, many people are working hard for the entertainment industry. Some do everything they can to produce shows that will lay the groundwork for Chinese music. Others stake everything they own on building special effects teams for their film careers. “Why work so hard?” “To put it simply, I want to make money. To put it broadly, I want to make my industry better.” Behind 0Votes159.9kRecs157.2kFans
- 27 The Greatest Showman 大戏骨 Is he a genius in the spotlight, or a madman behind the scenes? Special thanks to Tea Leaf Studio for making the cover. 0Votes450.8kRecs186.7kFans
- 28 The Road to Hollywood 好莱坞之路 This is a dazzling industry. Every step up the ladder takes enormous effort, and countless rivals must be trampled underfoot. Countless talented dreamers come to Hollywood, but the vast majority fall by the wayside and end up living ordinary lives. On the climb to the top, talent often matters more than hard work, but opportunity matters more than either! This is the story of an ordinary man who seizes every opportunity and sets out on the roa 0Votes274.8kRecs157.6kFans
- 29 Hunting Hollywood 狩猎好莱坞 A director from the mainland, born many years in the future, accidentally returns to Hollywood in 1986. From then on, he begins his legendary journey toward gaining control of the world’s largest center of the film and television industry. 0Votes527.7kRecs139.3kFans
- 30 Reborn in the Online Entertainment Industry 重生之网络娱乐 Reborn in the year 2000. QQ has a knockoff version now, and it's called TT. South Korea is no longer a major exporter of online games, but a major importer. And of course, online web novels are about to welcome a great author named Chen Jiayi. 0Votes104.6kRecs116kFans
- 31 The Golden Age of Entertainment 最佳娱乐时代 My new book, The Striving Years, is now online. These are the worst of times: six major companies monopolize Hollywood. These are the best of times: the internet keeps disrupting traditional business models. Ronan will climb to the pinnacle of this entertainment era and look down upon the countless forests below. 0Votes772.3kRecs264.9kFans
- 32 Nine Stars 九星 If one day, you died. You would have two options before you: A. Be reborn, or B. transmigrate to another world. What would you choose? … He waves his fan and sings across three thousand miles, laughing as he draws an ill-starred fate into his palace! An unknown assassin, born under a purple-gold star sign and laden with wealth, arrives in this extraordinary and passionate age. [The author has already completed a 4.3-million-word novel, with a satisfying ending and a guaranteed track record!] 0Votes226.2kRecs130.9kFans
- 33 My Years in Film and Television 我的光影年代 Some say that film is a composite art, using powerful lights to project a continuous sequence of images onto a screen, creating the illusion of real movement. Others say film is a window, a mirror, and a dream. For Lü Xiaoran, movies are just a little garnish on an ordinary life… A friendly reminder: this is a showbiz novel… V group: 599828918 (verification of fan rank required) 0Votes492.6kRecs185.1kFans
- 34 I Do as I Please 我意逍遥 What is cultivation for? To wield power over the world? To fill your home with gold? To lie drunk with beauties on your lap? Sha Ling shook his head. He cultivated his heart and his freedom, so he could take his life into his own hands, so he could drift through life with the easy grace of clouds and cranes, and so he could keep the mirror of his heart clear of dust... Follow an ordinary man as he stumbles upon a fortuitous opportunity and, feeling his way forward, embarks on the path of cultiva 1Votes1.2MRecs120kFans
- 35 Showbiz's Strongest Brain 娱乐之最强大脑 At the Idiom Contest, he's a “living dictionary”; at the Poetry Contest, he's the “King of Poetry.” He's the “Top Brain King” on The Brain, and the “Invincible Champion” on Who's Still Standing? Time magazine says: “He's not only a holder of multiple Guinness World Records and a core member of Mensa, but also the nation's dream man: handsome enough to get by on his looks, yet determined to earn his living with his talent.” 0Votes170kRecs194.1kFans
- 36 My Celebrity Teacher 我的明星老师 “My greatest achievement is not being the number one figure in the entertainment industry, as you claim, nor being the teacher of millions, and even less so my wealth and status. The achievement I am proudest of is that I have become the person I wanted to be, rather than merely becoming the person others wanted me to be.”, Ye Guang. (P.S. The above is just bragging. In reality, this is simply a lighthearted, everyday entertainment-industry novel full of sweet romance. 0Votes107kRecs178.3kFans
- 37 Shining Superstar in Chinese Entertainment 华娱之闪耀巨星 Back in 2001, Nie Wei is determined to become the brightest star in the entertainment industry. 0Votes266.2kRecs287kFans
- 38 The Interstellar Flower Artisan's Life 星际花匠生活 A small-town woman in a turbulent age, gifted with the ability to communicate with nature. She cuddles up with a pile of tasty treats and fun things, tending flowers, farming, and saving lives. Got time to spare? Then go kick that handsome spy's butt ^O^ What about the other handsome men? Don't touch them, or my man will crouch in a corner drawing circles! >.< - No harem of many men for one woman, and no harem of many women for one man; no absolute good or evil, no clear line between black and w 0Votes386.5kRecs106.6kFans
- 39 An Artistic Life 艺术人生 [Premium Entertainment, A Romantic Work] Film, music, poetry, literature... The meaning of these arts is much like the meaning of life: their value is determined by the lingering impression they leave behind. This is Bai Yi's artistic life. [Parallel World, Artistic Life, Beauty and Talent] 0Votes84.2kRecs179.1kFans
- 40 One Shot, One Headshot 网游之一枪爆头 My name is Lei Jingtian. Whether in real life or in a game, everyone likes to call me Tiger. I’m a sniper, In games and in real life alike. I love the exquisite feel of cold firearms beneath my fingers. I’ve always believed that the most beautiful flower in the world is the blood blossom that bursts forth... the moment a bullet enters an enemy’s brow! 1Votes331.2kRecs332.9kFans
- 41 King of the Bay Area 湾区之王 “A Chinese player could never succeed in the world of rugby!” “You’re as frail as Bambi. You can’t stand up to anyone!” “You’ve got brains and intelligence, but you lack talent.” Lu Ke: But I have a System. With the System in hand, I’ll reach the pinnacle and build a dynasty of my own! 0Votes672.9kRecs187.3kFans
- 42 The Great Painter 大画家 Van Gogh: I dream of painting, and then I paint my dream. Fang Yi: I dream of painting, but your life story is terrifying. I don’t paint my dreams. I capture the moments that stir my heart. Matisse: I had long since mastered my craft, but now, as I study my means of expression, I feel as though I’m only just beginning to learn. Fang Yi: I’ve raised my skills to a level others can hardly reach. Often, I can’t help showing them off, even flaunting them. As for means of expression? To me, painting 0Votes197.9kRecs126.9kFans
- 43 Fame and Fortune in America 美利坚名利双收 Get famous early, make money early, and enjoy the good life in America with both fame and fortune. America, Hollywood, business battles, showbiz, stars, and movies. 0Votes305.3kRecs335.9kFans
- 44 Exploiting Hollywood, 1980 剥削好莱坞1980 Hollywood has come up with plenty of formulas... What makes a movie a hit? And yet plenty of big-budget films that follow the formula still bomb at the box office. Ronald Lee transmigrates to Hollywood in the 1980s. Can he discover the secret to making a hit movie? After all, he can dream about scenes from movies he watched in his previous life... His knack for making box-office hits and helping actors win awards brings Ronald plenty of friends, enemies, and beautiful women... Let the author tak 3Votes484.8kRecs199.1kFans
- 45 This Monk Doesn't Want to Be a Movie Star 贫僧不想当影帝 [One-line synopsis] A young warrior monk gets dragged into show business by his twin brother, and accidentally becomes an award-winning actor. [Full synopsis] Xu Zhen is an orphan who grew up in a temple. The old abbot raised him single-handedly. Though they are not father and son, they are closer than most. Xu Zhen planned to formally take the vows after turning twenty and spend the rest of his life caring for his master. But when he was eighteen, a man claiming to be his older brother got in t 0Votes279.3kRecs328.6kFans
- 46 Treasure Hunting 拣宝 While everyone else is missing the real value, he is picking up overlooked treasures. While everyone else is picking up overlooked treasures, he is finding genuine masterpieces! Shang bronzes and Zhou ritual vessels, Heshibi jade and Sui pearls, Warring States gold-inlaid jade belt hooks; Qin terracotta warriors and Han pottery, Jin calligraphy and Tang paintings, exquisite Song porcelain, kesi silk tapestries, and lacquerware; bamboo, wood, ivory, and horn carvings, huanghuali and zitan: everyt 0Votes393.5kRecs278.5kFans
- 47 The Little Farmer and the Big Star 小农民大明星 After an accident, Li Fan was reborn in a parallel world much like Earth. He lived in the countryside, in a place of babbling streams and little bridges, like a paradise apart from the world. He opened a farm and enjoyed a leisurely rural life. There were all kinds of delicious ingredients here, along with mysterious guardian beasts and all sorts of legends. His farm became famous around the world, drawing crowds of visitors every day. In his spare time, he wrote fairy tales and was hailed as th 0Votes136.6kRecs177.4kFans
- 48 The Ultimate Faith 最终信仰 Carrying the most devout faith of 666 followers, Lilin arrived in the infinite world. There’s no calculating genius, no overwhelming domineering aura, and no tangled obsession here. There’s only a carefree, composed smile in the face of everything. Dissecting bosses alive with vivisection, spreading the faith with holy fire… Good and evil, beauty and ugliness, strength and weakness… Are there really any essential differences between them? If you take it seriously… You lose!!! Heiji’s new book. A 0Votes329.6kRecs137.8kFans
- 49 Korean Entertainment: The Heavenly King 韩娱之天王 0Votes823.8kRecs178.6kFans
- 50 High Mountain Ranch 高山牧场 Shi Tou's new novel, Starlight Stables, is now online! An ordinary entry-level office worker in the city unexpectedly gets a magical bead, completely changing his life. He makes his way into the heart of America, starts a ranch, improves the cattle and horses, and raises a few wild animals. Under blue skies, beside snowy mountains and lush pastures, he spends his days herding cattle, hunting, and riding horses, living a carefree life. No more worrying about punching in at work, dealing with the 0Votes275.9kRecs282.9kFans
