The Little Red Book
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The Little Red Book (official title Quotations from Chairman Mao Zedong Chinese: 毛主席语录; pinyin: Máo zhǔxí yǔlù) is a book of the sayings of Mao Zedong. The preface was written by Lin Biao.
Author | Mao Zedong |
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Original title | 毛主席语录 Máo zhǔxí yǔlù |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Language | Chinese |
Publisher | People's Republic of China |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
It was put out by the military newspaper of the People's Republic of China from April 1964 until about 1976. The book is a collection of quotes taken from Mao Zedong's speeches and books. Its popular title The Little Red Book describes its size and appearance: it was specially designed for easy carrying.