Towers in the Void: Li Yu and Early Modern Chinese Media.

The book review "Towers in the Void: Li Yu and Early Modern Chinese Media" by S. E. Kile, published in the Journal of Asian Studies, explores the innovative work of writer Li Yu in various media forms. Kile's analysis focuses on Li Yu's cultural entrepreneurship and his use of media platforms to market his brand as a designer across different mediums. The book delves into Li Yu's unique approach to media, emphasizing the interplay between emptiness and substance in his designs, and offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of media, materiality, and transformation in early modern Chinese culture. [Extracted from the article]