Book Launch: The Crossing of the Boars (《野豬渡河》)

​Unbound Bookstore Book Launch: The Crossing of the Boars Join us for a special evening celebrating the publication of The Crossing of the Boars (《野豬渡河》) by acclaimed Malaysian Chinese author Zhang Guixing, translated from Chinese by Christopher Rea and Julie M. Wang.

​Originally written in Chinese, Zhang’s magnum opus is hailed as an epic masterpiece of ecological fantasy and historical fiction. It immerses readers in the rainforests of Borneo, weaving a dazzling, violent, and vibrant tapestry of a multiethnic frontier community.

​Translator Christopher Rea and and a special guest will join us in-person for a discussion on translating Zhang’s linguistic virtuosity, the rich historical landscape of Sarawak, and the art of bringing boundary-crossing Sinophone literature to English-language readers.

​Date & Time: Sat, Nov 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM 
Location: Unbound Bookstore, 38 Waverly Pl, San Francisco
Event Language: English
Admission: Free + Books available for purchase

​Reserve book here.