Works of Zhejiang University Press Won China's State Publishing Awards

March 22, 2011

On March 18, the 2nd China State Publishing Award, the highest award of China s press and publication industry, was unveiled in Beijing. Winning 1 nomination in 2007, Zhejiang University Press made a major breakthrough this year, taking home 2 awards and 3 nominations of different categories. Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE A (JZUS-A) is the only English academic journals of comprehensive universities among the 20 award-winning journals.

The selection process for the award lasted about half a year with more than 3 thousands candidates participating. JZUS-A won the award for best journals, The Complete Painting Works of Song Dynasty the best print award; Complete Works of Yu Dafu , Western Geography Gansu Impression and 30 Years of Chinese Art Animation won nominations for best book award, best book design award and best print award respectively.

High Quality Scientific Journal -- Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE A (Applied Physics & Engineering)

JZUS-A is one of the 7 academic journals issued by Zhejiang University Press. Shortly after its birth in 2000, it became an international reviewed-Journal indexed by SCI-E, Ei Compendex, INSPEC, CA, SA, JST, AJ, ZM, CABI, ZR, CSA, etc. Its reviewers include more than 8 thousands experts from about 60 countries and regions, making the review system rigorous and fair. It is also the first Chinese member of CrossCheck Project. JZUS-A mainly covers research in Applied Physics, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Environmental Science and Energy, Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, etc.

Meticulous Design -- Complete Painting Works of Song Dynasty

The books are halftoned by high quality frequency modulated halftoning to achieve high resolution equivalence to 600 LPI resolution by traditional AM manner. This ensures high color saturation. Complete Painting Works of Song Dynasty are printed with specially-developed 6-color ink for the first time. A unique highlight in the book design is the book covers made of handmade brocade silk faille fabric produced by Du Jinsheng Silk Factory. A total of 80 procedures are involved in the production of the books, most of which are manual operations.

Modern Interpretation of Ancient Civilization -- Western Geography Gansu Impression

A book of modern interpretation of the civilization in the Hexi Corridor, Western Geography Gansu Impression goes beyond the ordinary image of Gansu Province, presenting a place of depth, extensiveness and desolation to the readers. The designers and editors gain a direct sensory awareness and rational thinking in the field by traveling to different corners of the province. The recycle paper used for the book produces rough feel, while silver cards interspersed in the book add metallic and modern feels to it.