The last revised version of Jin Yong's novel was published by Zhonghua Bookstore in 1984.
The expert-reviewed version of Jin Yong's Collection was published by China Youth Press.
There were many versions of Jin Yong's complete works. Different versions might have some subtle differences. Generally speaking, the best version was the original version of the complete works of Jin Yong, which was the original novel written by Mr. Jin Yong himself. This version was the most complete, most accurate, and the closest to Mr. Jin Yong's writing style, so it was also the best version. As for the publishing house, Mr. Jin Yong's original novel was published by Hong Kong Ta Kung Pao. However, different publishing houses may publish different versions. Some publishing houses may modify or delete the novel, so the choice of which publishing house's version to choose depends on personal needs and preferences. In terms of price, the price of Jin Yong's complete works varied according to the version and channel. Generally speaking, the price of the original novel was higher, while the price of the pirated or simplified version was more affordable. If you need to buy the complete works of Jin Yong, it is recommended to choose formal channels such as bookstores, online bookstores, etc. to ensure the quality of the books and the appropriate price.
There were many versions of Jin Yong's complete works. Different versions might have different quality and influence. Generally speaking, the more authoritative version was published by Peking University Press, also known as the Jin Yong edition. The complete works of Jin Yong published by this publishing house were of high quality and were praised by many readers. However, the price of the complete works of Jin Yong was relatively high. According to my understanding, the price of different versions of Jin Yong's complete works may vary, but it is generally between thousands of yuan and ten thousand yuan. Of course, if the budget was tight, they could also choose some more economical versions. No matter which version he chose, it should be decided according to his own needs and budget.
The revised version of Jin Yong's novel referred to the revision and modification of Jin Yong's martial arts novels, Demigods and Heroes, and The Legend of the Condor Heroes. In the revised version, Mr. Jin Yong adjusted and modified some plots and characters in the novel to conform to the values and aesthetic standards of modern society. The revised version of Demigods and Dragons and Legend of the Condor Heroes had improved in terms of literariness and legibility, becoming one of the classic martial arts novels.
Jin Yong's works were first produced by Hong Kong TVBTV in 1992. Later, Jin Yong's works were adapted into various forms of media such as novels, television dramas, movies, comics, etc. At present, Jin Yong's collection of works had been translated into many languages and was very popular around the world. The publishing house of this work is Hong Kong Lantao island publishing house.
Jin Yong's newly revised novel was not edited by him. After Mr. Jin Yong's death in 1984, his novels were adapted and published many times. Some versions of his novels were labeled as Mr. Jin Yong's works. However, Mr. Jin Yong did not participate in the adaptation and revision of these versions of the novel. Instead, it was completed by some professional literary editors and screenwriters. The newly revised version of Jin Yong's novel referred to the 2015 version of Mr. Jin Yong's novel that had been re-examined and revised by China and added some new plots and characters. This version was featured by some of the details and plots in the novel being modified and adjusted to meet the reading needs and aesthetic tastes of modern readers. Although the new version of Jin Yong's novel was not edited by Mr. Jin Yong himself, the release of this version also attracted the attention and discussion of some readers and media.
Jin Yong's works have been revised and changed many times. Currently, the known revised versions include the following: The Legend of the Condor Heroes: Originally published in 1957, there are four versions, including The Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Prequel to The Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Aftermath to The Legend of the Condor Heroes, and The Addenda to The Legend of the Condor Heroes. 2. The Condor Heroes: Originally published in 1959, there are three versions, including The Condor Heroes, The Condor Heroes Prequel, and The Condor Heroes Aftermath. 3. Tianlong Babu: Originally published in 1960, there are five versions, including Tianlong Babu, Tianlong Babu Prequel, Tianlong Babu Post-Biography, Tianlong Babu Appraise, and Tianlong Babu Biography. 4. The Smiling Proud Wanderer: Originally published in 1961, there are three versions, including The Smiling Proud Wanderer, The Prequel to The Smiling Proud Wanderer, and The Later Legend of The Smiling Proud Wanderer. In addition, Jin Yong also wrote many versions of martial arts novels, including "The Sword of Green Blood","The Mandarin Duck Knife","The White Horse Roaring in the West Wind", and so on. These versions were published by different publishing houses and at different times. Jin Yong's works had been revised and changed many times. Some of the updates and adjustments might be due to artistic pursuits or to meet the changes in readers 'tastes. However, Jin Yong's works had always maintained a high degree of legibility and classics, and were still very popular.
The publishing houses of Jin Yong's newly revised novels were Guangzhou Press, Hong Kong Joint Publishing Company, and Hong Kong Culture Press.
Generally speaking, after a book was revised, it could be published by other publishing houses. This depended on whether the revised book had already been protected by copyright. If the revised work was copyright-protected, other publishing houses could publish it without the original publishing house's permission. However, if the revised work was not protected by copyright, other publishing houses could not publish it unless they obtained permission from the original publishing house.
Celebrating Years was published by the People's Literature Press.