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China Books & Periodicals, Inc. is Americas largest and oldest distributor of books, periodicals and other cultural products from China. Since 1960, we have been the main source for publications in the fields of literature, history, political science, language, the arts, and many others for millions of Americans who want to know more about one of the worlds oldest civilizations. Today, the company maintains that position as it continues to grow and adapt to a new generation of readers and specialists. San Franciscos legendary mural atop China Books. China Books & Periodicals was founded by Henry Noyes, a novelist and poet (Hand Over Fist, China Born) who was born to American missionary parents stationed in Guangzhou (Canton) in 1910. The early years were extremely trying for the family-run business. Henry personally carted books and magazines around the country in a station wagon looking for bookstores and newsstands that would sell them. Meanwhile, Henry had to battle with U.S. Customs officials for years to get the permission to receive shipments from China. Henry Noyes with Fan Jingyi, Editor-in-Chief of Peoples Daily. China Books first success story came with booming sales of a title previously unavailable in the United States. The Little Red Book, or Quotations from Chairman Mao, became the first runaway bestseller. To this day, that book has remained a very important political document and is used as a textbook in political science classes throughout the world. Henry Noyes with Huang Hua (former Chinese Foreign Minister) and Israel Epstein (Chief Editor Emeritus of China Today magazine). In the early seventies, Henrys son, Chris, became the first U.S. businessman to be invited to the Guangzhou Trade Fair. The film that he shot to record that historical visit was later broadcast on NBC News nationwide.

 

Address: China Books and Periodicals, Inc., 360 Swift Ave. #48 , South San Francisco, CA 94080
Telephone: (650)872-7076
Fax: (650)872-7808
Website: http://www.chinabooks.com/