Chapter 719: Galaxy Award

"Editor Yang, I finally saw you!" Shen Long smiled and extended his right hand. Shen Long respected Yang Xiao very much. Under the leadership of her, "Science Fiction World" went from a trough to prosperity, becoming the world's number one sales science fiction magazine. .
In 1984, at the most difficult moment when the source of manuscripts and financial resources dried up, Yang Xiao became editor-in-chief of "Science and Art"; at that time, she could choose a unit with power and money "Gao Jiu", but she chose silent dedication-- Adhere to the only position of Chinese science fiction.
When the country was completely "weaned" and the higher authorities did not give a penny to the publication, she united everyone to edit more than ten best-selling books, such as the popular science books "Good Night Story 365" and "Physical Atlas of Middle School", etc. The profits of the books subsidize the huge losses of the publications, while "feeding" the editor himself.
At a time of tight transportation, she took off her high heels and pedaled on a tricycle; when the elevator stopped, she led several editors to carry tens of thousands of books to the office on the tenth floor by the shoulders; on the day when the wind blew, She and the editor rode bicycles from school to school to compose and solicit publications.
She carefully reads and processes the manuscript, attaches great importance to the training of new authors, and has long insisted on personally writing letters to readers, listening to readers' voices, and through her unremitting efforts, she finally stabilized the journal.
In the late 1980s, she single-handedly dragged a heavy bookcase full of periodicals and science fiction books published in China to Italy to attend the WSF annual meeting; she represented China to defeat competitor Poland and obtain the right to hold the annual meeting.
In 1990, when many WSF member countries boycotted the annual meeting in China, she ignored the pain of motion sickness and took a train from Beijing to the Netherlands after a long journey of eight days and eight nights; many science fiction writers were taken aback by her courage and perseverance. Convinced.
Through the efforts of her and her colleagues, the WSF member countries once again overwhelmingly passed the WSF annual meeting in Chengdu; she served as the secretary of the annual meeting preparatory committee, with excellent organizational skills and hard work, making the Chengdu annual meeting "WSF Since its inception, the most solemn and successful annual meeting. "
It is an exaggeration to say that without Yang Xiao ’s persistence, Da Liu, Han Song, and others may not insist on writing science fiction, and China has lost a large number of outstanding literary works such as "Three Body" and "Wandering Earth." There will also be no more than 4 billion box office for "Wandering Earth", and the opening of the blockbuster era of Chinese science fiction movies may come later.
How could Shen Long disrespect such a person; Yang Xiao was quite surprised by Shen Long's solemnity. After all, she is still only a young editor less than 30 years old, but Shen Long is a famous writer.
"Mr. Sun, I'm really embarrassed. It stands to reason that I should go to see you first, and now it hurts you to pick me up." Yang Xiao quickly reached out and shook Shen Long.
"Let's go, I will send you to the venue first, and let's have a good chat after we finish the signing." Shen Long came to pick her up not just for meeting, he also had more important things to discuss with Yang Xiao.
Yang Xiao came to Beijing for a meeting this time. After receiving the news, Shen Long asked her to meet in Beijing and sent to the meeting place to sign in. Shen Long took her to her quadrangle.
"Your place is so clean, it's really suitable for creation." Yang Xiao said looking at the surrounding environment, and after a moment of greeting, she began to comfort and encourage Shen Long, "Mr. Sun, although your" Happy Hunting "caused a great deal of Controversial, but I have also received letters from many readers and science fiction writers who have expressed support for you. "
Shen Long waved his hand, "These are small things, and sometimes this kind of controversy will promote the development of science fiction literature." Shen Long is an old river and lake, so he is not afraid of these disputes, and he also participated in the dispute, and the scriptures will object to it. The faction has nothing to say, they want to play theory and pen with senior officials.
"I'm here to invite you to discuss another thing." Shen Long said the topic, "Last year, Mr. Mao Dun donated his manuscript fee before his death and established the Mao Dun Literature Award. Promotion; although the influence of science fiction literature can't be compared with tradition now, I think that if there is an award specifically for science fiction literature, it can also promote the development of science fiction literature! "
"Yeah." Yang Xiao nodded, especially at this time, science fiction literature is under tremendous pressure. If an award can be set up and heavyweights appear, it is definitely a good thing for domestic science fiction literature.
But this may be a bit difficult, not to mention the establishment of award committees, awards, and awarding ceremony. But the expenditure required to set up the awards is not what the "Science Fiction Literature and Art" can afford. The science fiction literature world can't afford Mao Dun.
Seeing Yang Xiao's face glaring, Shen Long said, "It happened that" Happy Hunting "was translated into English and published in the" Magic and Science Fiction Literature "magazine in the United States. I got a 10,000 US dollar remuneration. I used this money I made a little investment in the United States and the income is not bad. "
"What do you mean?" I heard Yang Xiao suddenly excited ~ EbookFREE.me ~ So I plan to put up two hundred thousand dollars to support the establishment of this award. Shen Long said, since Govin can advance the Galaxy Awards, I certainly can.
"Two hundred thousand dollars!" Yang Xiao almost suspected that he had heard it wrong. Now the official exchange rate of the dollar to the people is about 1.9, but no one will exchange at this rate. There are black market peddlers who are selling dollars in the banks and customs. If they are exchanged according to the ratio they give, at least they can be exchanged to millions.
Even if it is not good to go to the black market, the nearly 400,000 RMB is not a small amount. It is more than the Mao Dun Literature Award. Suddenly hearing this good news, Yang Xiao felt a little dazed for a while, and he didn't slow down for a long time.
"But I want to explain in advance that this money is not for the" Science Fiction Literature and Art "magazine. According to my ideas, we need to set up a science fiction literature committee first, and then this committee will select and award the prize." The Galaxy Award is four years later. It was established by the two magazines "Science Fiction Literature and Art" and "Wisdom Tree". Later, "Wisdom Tree" was suspended and became an independent selection by "Science Fiction World". This is not Shen Long's distrust of Yang Xiao, but this Is a better way.
"It should be." Yang Xiao woke up from a huge surprise. She took a sip of tea and calmed down. "I can help you with the affairs of the committee."
"That's best." Shen Long laughed, and he believed in Yang Xiao's ability to organize.
"Oh, what are you going to call this award?" Yang Xiao asked.
"Galaxy Award!"
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