Erh Ya Publishing Denies Misinformation of Closure, Company Clarifies Operations are Normal
Erh Ya Publishing's distribution director, Chao Yen-chang, refuted rumors of the company's closure, asserting that operations are normal and new books are continuously being published. He clarified that founder Yin Ti, despite resting due to an eye condition, continues to write, with his 85th book recently released. Chao also addressed the misconception about returning copyrights to authors, stating it would cause significant trouble for the publisher.
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Zhao Yen-chang, Director of Distribution for "Erh Ya" Publishing, stated in a phone interview with Central News Agency today that he received many calls from readers and literary friends expressing concern, mostly after reading a report in North America's "World Journal." The article quoted "Ke Ning-ning, niece of Erh Ya Publishing founder Ke Ching-hua (Yin Ti), revealing that Erh Ya Publishing ceased operations at the beginning of this year," which quickly spread online.
Zhao Yen-chang stated that "Erh Ya" operations are all normal, and new books continue to be published this year. They even participated in the Taipei International Book Exhibition earlier this year, so there is absolutely no "closure."
The article also mentioned, "Before the publishing house closed this year, he (Yin Ti) even returned all copyrights to the authors, hoping writers could freely handle their works and continue to enrich society." Zhao Yen-chang stated, "This would cause great trouble for the publishing house," and hoped the misinformation would stop.
Zhao Yen-chang said that Yin Ti is currently recuperating due to an eye condition. Last year, he published "Bitter Eyes, Loving the Study," considering it his "last book." However, Yin Ti continues to care about literature and finds ways to create. With the assistance of the editorial team, "But Thoughts of Impermanence" was published this year, becoming "Erh Ya's" latest book this year and Yin Ti's 85th book.
In the preface to the book, Yin Ti stated, "In May 2025, I became a late-stage glaucoma patient. Two months later, two pieces of good news suddenly arrived from out of the blue: first, I received the Taipei City Cultural Award, and then I learned that I was also a recipient of the Global Chinese Literary Xing Yun Award for Contribution. At once, joy and sorrow intertwined, and in laughter and tears, I couldn't tell if I was lucky or sad."
"Erh Ya" was founded by Yin Ti in 1975. According to the activity record of "Not Nostalgia, Classics Still Young: Erh Ya Fifty · Classics Fifty" last year, 908 books have been published over 50 years.
According to the online data platform of the National Museum of Taiwan Literature, writer Ying Feng-huang's entry on "Erh Ya Publishing" states that "Erh Ya" not only published poetry, essays, novels, and literary criticism, but its "Annual Novel Selection" lasted for 31 years. Several series of books have left rich works and historical materials for the development of contemporary literature, making significant contributions to the management and organization of Taiwan's contemporary literary history. (Edited by Chang Ming-kun) 1150408
Zhao Yen-chang stated that "Erh Ya" operations are all normal, and new books continue to be published this year. They even participated in the Taipei International Book Exhibition earlier this year, so there is absolutely no "closure."
The article also mentioned, "Before the publishing house closed this year, he (Yin Ti) even returned all copyrights to the authors, hoping writers could freely handle their works and continue to enrich society." Zhao Yen-chang stated, "This would cause great trouble for the publishing house," and hoped the misinformation would stop.
Zhao Yen-chang said that Yin Ti is currently recuperating due to an eye condition. Last year, he published "Bitter Eyes, Loving the Study," considering it his "last book." However, Yin Ti continues to care about literature and finds ways to create. With the assistance of the editorial team, "But Thoughts of Impermanence" was published this year, becoming "Erh Ya's" latest book this year and Yin Ti's 85th book.
In the preface to the book, Yin Ti stated, "In May 2025, I became a late-stage glaucoma patient. Two months later, two pieces of good news suddenly arrived from out of the blue: first, I received the Taipei City Cultural Award, and then I learned that I was also a recipient of the Global Chinese Literary Xing Yun Award for Contribution. At once, joy and sorrow intertwined, and in laughter and tears, I couldn't tell if I was lucky or sad."
"Erh Ya" was founded by Yin Ti in 1975. According to the activity record of "Not Nostalgia, Classics Still Young: Erh Ya Fifty · Classics Fifty" last year, 908 books have been published over 50 years.
According to the online data platform of the National Museum of Taiwan Literature, writer Ying Feng-huang's entry on "Erh Ya Publishing" states that "Erh Ya" not only published poetry, essays, novels, and literary criticism, but its "Annual Novel Selection" lasted for 31 years. Several series of books have left rich works and historical materials for the development of contemporary literature, making significant contributions to the management and organization of Taiwan's contemporary literary history. (Edited by Chang Ming-kun) 1150408