Yang Xiaozhou, a name may not be familiar to the ears of ordinary people, but for people in the collecting world, he is quite an influential figure. As a collector, Yang Xiaozhou's passion for collecting can even be described as "obsessive". However, the object of his collection is very different from what most people think – old books.
"Collecting old books is also an era that has passed. This was Yang Xiaozhou's first sentence in an exclusive interview with us. There is a deep emotion in his words, as if telling a story full of historical weight.
Yang Xiaozhou is not a wealthy person, nor does he have a mansion or a luxury car, but his study is full of all kinds of books, some of which have been yellowed, and some of which have traces of time on the spine. He told us that every old book is a treasure in his collection process, and that every book has a story behind it.
"My love for old books stems from my quest for history and culture. Yang Xiaozhou said, "In these old books, I can feel the past time, see the social landscape of the past, and understand the thoughts and emotions of different eras." ”
His path to collecting has not been easy. In the beginning, he was just an ordinary reader, and occasionally liked to buy second-hand books to read. But gradually, he discovered the charm of old books. Each book is like a time tunnel that takes him back in time to a world of the past.
"Once, I found an old literary magazine in an antique market with articles by famous authors. Yang Xiaozhou recalled, "At that moment, I felt as if I was in the era of that writer, and I felt his emotions and thoughts. ”
Since then, Yang Xiaozhou has embarked on his own journey of collecting used books. He searched for all kinds of old books and kept filling his collection. In his study, there are a variety of books, covering various fields such as literature, history, philosophy, art, etc. Each book is the result of his collection, and each book has a unique value.
However, collecting used books is not just about satisfying his hobby, for Yang Xiaozhou, it is more important to inherit and preserve cultural heritage. He believes that every old book is a precious cultural heritage, a witness and inheritor of history.
"Old books are not only memories of our past, but also our legacy for the future. "By collecting old books, we can pass on the memory of that period of history to future generations, so that they can understand our culture and ideas." ”
It is this cherishing and love for cultural heritage that has made Yang Xiaozhou stand out in the collecting world. His collection has not only been favored by collectors at home and abroad, but has also become an object of study in the academic community. His collection has even been featured in several cultural magazines and television programs.
However, Yang Xiaozhou was not complacent because of this. For him, the most important thing is his love and dedication to culture. He hopes that through his own efforts, more people will understand and pay attention to the value of used books, and jointly inherit and preserve our cultural heritage.
"Collecting old books is also an era that has passed. Yang Xiaozhou's words deeply touched our hearts. Perhaps in this era of information explosion, what we need more is to stop, feel the weight of history, and taste the essence of culture. As Yang Xiaozhou said, every old book is a witness to a past era, and every old book is worth cherishing.