He took a deep breath and said slowly: "In fact, it is a huge surprise to be included in the Penguin Classics series. I never thought that my book could be compared with Verne's science fiction novels. I There is no secret, the only idea is to write your own book well.”
There are not many science fiction novels that can affect reality. In this way, the novel "I, Robot" stands out and becomes a masterpiece in Alex's eyes.
"I'm not lying to you, Tolio, I wish you a wonderful life every day." Lin Han took up his pen and added this sentence at the front of the page. He was also very happy to conquer these foreign readers.
"Hey, buddy, can I buy it now? I've been waiting for almost an hour!" A young white man wearing a woolen hat said in a friendly tone.
Readers who got the book slowly walked a few steps forward and paid one by one. 15 pounds for a book is not cheap, but there is no discount at all.
"Penguin Classics has always been the most important line of our group, and you need to be careful when choosing any book. To borrow a saying from Marie Curie, writers have national boundaries, but their works have no national boundaries. We will never The choice of literary works is linked to nationality. This book creates a new science fiction world for us. The Three Laws of Robots have been praised by many critics. It not only provides ideas for subsequent authors of robot novels, but also makes Hollywood It provides more choices for movies, and it also provides some reference for real-life robot research."
The London Book Fair was originally a grand event, and the Penguin Publishing Group's booth was obviously more lively than the other booths. Journalists from all over the world couldn't help but come over out of curiosity to take a look at the specific situation, and then used their cameras to record the scene.
But they paid very readily, without any hesitation. After paying by credit card, they trotted to Lin Han, "Hi, my name is Leo. I like your science fiction novels very much. They are so good!"
After Alex and Lin Han casually answered two more questions, they terminated the interview to avoid intensifying conflicts.
I saw these two staff members putting up the on-sale sign. The readers who had been waiting for a long time suddenly rushed over and lined up to start buying.
Chen Jiaxuan frowned and replied in surprise: "You have to have confidence in yourself. We can't let those reporters see the joke. If it really can't be sold, Penguin Publishing will definitely have a hard time with it, otherwise they will find shills." ?”
One hundred books were sold out almost effortlessly, and there were even many readers surrounding the staff, asking them to urgently send supplies.
"It's up to you, I support your decision, come on!"
Lin Han walked to the side table and sat down, holding the marker in his hand and gently spinning it, and then stared at the staff at the entrance of the exhibition hall seriously.
Another otaku wearing glasses stood silently aside with a backpack on his back. He didn't say much, but there was an excited look in his glasses. Science fiction and fantasy novels have always been his favorite.
Lin Han himself does not have that much ability. The most important thing about this book is that it contributes the three laws of robots. The other short stories also have certain value in literature.
The two people were talking in Chinese, and Alex couldn't understand a word. "Lin, many of our readers are already asking. Now you can go to the seat on the other side and wait for a while. Our staff Sales will start immediately. By the way, there is nothing wrong with your signature, right?"
"Actually, it was my idea to add this book to the Penguin Classics series." Upon seeing this, Alex took the responsibility on himself without any haste, which was also true.
These words are almost questioning whether Lin Han has used a back door, otherwise why would he squeeze out those well-praised masterpieces and let a science fiction novel be placed alongside epic masterpieces such as "One Hundred Years of Solitude".
Previously, Penguin Publishing Group had promoted "I, Robot" on a large scale online and offline. Therefore, many readers came to the book fair just to buy this book.
Many reporters at the scene had never read this book, even though Lin Han had posted it on Amazon for a long time, so they could not understand the real reason.
One hundred fresh physical books were neatly placed on the table. Lin Han glanced over there and asked with a little worry: "Are these one hundred books a bit too much today? If they are not sold out, It felt a little shameful.”
"It's only been an hour. I came here all the way last night. 100 copies are on sale now and the rest will be put on the shelves tomorrow. I can't wait."
Lin Han smiled. He and Alex's roles immediately reversed. He asked jokingly: "So what do you think? You actually chose a Chinese science fiction novel. Do you know how shocking it is?" ?At that time, I thought you were a liar, and I was going to report your mobile phone number to Penguin Publishing."
"I've practiced specifically, don't worry. I can also sign in Chinese, so I can distinguish myself from others and make it more distinctive."
Just like that, Lin Han slowly signed his name with a pen. When he accidentally looked up, he found that there was already a long queue at the booth. Dozens of people lined up excitedly waiting for signatures. There were even several yellow people inside. Skin Asians!
"Hello Lin Han, I'm from Xinhua News Agency. As the third Chinese author to enter the Penguin Classics series, what do you think you are better than other authors? Why can a science fiction novel beat so many classics to join? What’s the secret to getting there?”
"No-way! Are you kidding me? I'm actually the first one?" Leo almost fainted with excitement. He got a book signing for the first time in his life by a writer. This joy made him excited. Be happy and smile.
There is some overlap between the audiences of electronic reading and paper reading, but traditional reading is still very popular. They have heard of the good name of this book for a long time, but because they are not used to reading on mobile phones or iPads or Kindles, they Been waiting hard.
The atmosphere at the scene relaxed a little, and there was no such tense feeling under Lin Han's jokes.
Now I can finally realize my dream, and I can also get the author's signed copy at the same price in the bookstore, which is obviously more valuable.
Alex could clearly feel the tension between Lin Han and the reporters in the audience. He did not dare to let the British reporters continue to ask questions. Instead, he chose a reporter with black hair and yellow skin to ask the Chinese reporters. It should not be There are too many problems.
When faced with the honor, the reaction of the compatriots was not congratulations, but doubts. This almost made Chen Jiaxuan's face turn pale, and internal strife had to be separated according to the occasion.
This question suddenly interested all the reporters present. The sharp question was actually asked by compatriot Lin Han.
There are some words that are not suitable for Lin Han to speak, so Alex can only say them himself.
Now there is only one thought left in Lin Han's mind, he really wants to recite the poem "Xiang Jian He is too anxious".
Lin Han unfolded the pages of the book, signed his name in a flash, and said, "You know, you are my first signed reader, which is very important to me."