Expert seeks to plug gaps in history of Chinese calligraphy

A new book dealing with China's long history of calligraphy has just hit the market.

History of Ancient Chinese Calligraphy Fine Arts, published by China Social Sciences Press, was released at a ceremony at the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing last week.

Zhang Zhihe, 57, a veteran researcher from the museum who has spent nearly five decades doing calligraphy, feels relieved that project is complete. He spent 18 years working on the book.