Nomadic Shaman Lineage Yearbook

Preface · Document Overview

Part 1: Dual-Version Positioning and Differences

1. Chinese Version Positioning

• Target audience:Chinese readers, Chinese regional inheritors, folk culture enthusiasts, university faculty and students, cultural institutions
• Content Features:Comprehensive, rich in historical sources, and retaining all details and local context.
• Language Label:Chinese text with transliteration annotations for ethnic languages such as Mongolian or Manchu
• Format:Official Chinese publisher, ISBN, global release
• Length:Complete version, approximately 400–600 pages

II. English Version Positioning

• Target audience:Global anthropologists, university libraries worldwide, international academic institutions, and Mongol/Chinese communities around the globe
• Content Features:Content refined with cultural context notes to suit a global audience.
• Language Label:English text + Latin transliteration of proper nouns + necessary source annotations
• Format:International Academic Publisher, English ISBN, Global Distribution
• Length:Condensed version, approximately 300–400 pages

3. Correspondence Between Dual Versions

• Consistent structural framework: unified top and bottom sections across ten volumes.
• Core Content Source: All historical records, archives, and data originate from the same global editorial system.
• Varying levels of detail: the Chinese version retains all specifics, while the English version highlights key points and adds contextual background.
• Standardize terminology: Establish a multilingual glossary and unify specialized term translations across both versions.
• Publication timing: Released annually in the same period, with the Chinese edition preceding the English one.
• Unified thematic maps: Dual-version maps with identical content; only legend text differs in language.

Part 2: Overview Map and Thematic Map System

1. Map System (Spatial Visualization)

Part I: Fixed Map (Base map updated every 3–5 years)

(II) Annual Update Map (New Points Added Each Year)

II. Thematic Map System (Structural Visualization)

(I) Top Section: Fixed Thematic Graphic (Knowledge Structure Diagram)

(II) Annual Thematic Maps (Data Visualization)

III. Artifact Plate System (Physical Visualization)

• Artifacts Compendium:High-resolution photos of ritual artifacts including sacred drums, headdresses, robes, bronze mirrors, swords, and whips. Multi-angle shots with annotations for dimensions, materials, period, and provenance.
• Ceremony photos:On-site photographs of various sacrificial and shamanic rituals, with captions describing each ritual stage.
• Holy Land Scenic View:Photos of sacred sites for worship, including obangs, holy mountains, and divine trees.
• Inheritor Portrait:Portrait of the inheritor (with consent) with a brief introduction
• Symbol Ornament Demonstration:Standard designs of various totem symbols and patterns, with labels indicating names and meanings

IV. Map and Thematic Map Layout Rules

• All maps are produced using unified GIS technology to ensure geographic accuracy.
• All thematic maps follow a unified design style and color system consistent with the book's primary color palette.
• Maps and thematic maps are interspersed within their respective sections, with key maps displayed as full-page spreads.
• All figures include bilingual (Chinese and English) captions and descriptions.
• Fixed maps and thematic maps are in the previous post; annual update maps and data charts are in this post.
• Plate inserts for the artifact catalog or illustrations accompanying the text

Part 3: Complete Book Outline (Dual-Version Framework)

Foreword (Annual data updated minimally each year; base text remains fixed)

• Foreword: Origins of the Land, Revealing the Roots – A Legacy Declaration
• Full List of Academic Advisors, Standing Editorial Board, and Global Honorary Editors (Updated Annually)
• Yearbook Compilation Guidelines, Three-Tier Inheritance Classification and Definitions, Privacy Collection Policy
• Preface (Newly written each year to document the global fieldwork landscape)
• Table of Contents
• Book Map and Thematic Index

End-of-Volume Supplementary Materials

• Year-end Preface
• Acknowledged Academic Advisors and Global Editorial Board Members
• Xuanjian Online Digital Vault Access Guide (Online-Offline Content Integration Rules)

Part 4: Chinese Edition Binding and Layout Design Specifications

1. Unified Standard Format

2. Binding Process (Premium Collection Standard)

• Binding Method:Thread-sewn perfect binding with flat spine; the book opens fully to 180° for seamless two-page spreads, ensuring maps and large images are not obscured by the center fold.
• Book Board:3mm Thickened Dutch Gray Board: Resists Warping and Curling for Long-Term Storage
• Double-layer binding structure:Outer matte specialty paper dust jacket with inner hardcover featuring gold or antique bronze foil-stamped totems, replicating the dual-layer collectible quality of Thangka Yearbooks.
• Front and back endpapers:180g Ocher Nomadic Specialty Paper, featuring debossed simplified Obog and Sulde patterns. No metaphysical deity imagery; maintains academic restraint.
• Title Page / Copyright Page200g thickened art specialty paper with antique bronze hot-stamped year and title

3. Paper Grading Printing Standards

• Full-Color Gallery(GIS maps, field records, artifact catalogs, and thematic inserts): 12 8g imported matte paper, four-color high-precision printing to restore the authentic colors of the grassland and sacrificial artifacts.
• Body Text Section8 0g high-grade ivory eye-protection writing paper with low glare, designed to resist yellowing even after prolonged use.
• Supplementary PageFront Matter, Table of Contents, Copyright Page, and Appendix Title Pages: Printed on heavy-weight art paper to visually distinguish sections.
• Map Page:Premium maps are printed on single-sheet coated paper to ensure color accuracy and precision.

IV. Comprehensive Visual Standardization Guidelines for Covers

V. Chinese Version Layout Specifications

• Standard heart size:Top margin 35mm, bottom margin 30mm, inner margin 25mm, outer margin 20mm
• Body layout:Single-column full-width layout, primarily in Chinese, with proper nouns transliterated into ethnic languages such as Mongolian or Manchu in parentheses.
• Full-page image rule:All-encompassing GIS map and wide-field real-world photos in a unified, non-column layout. Captions include titles, photographer credits, and geographic coordinates.
• Map and Thematic Map Layout:Important maps and thematic maps are printed in full color on single or spread pages, interspersed with the text, accompanied by Chinese captions.

Font Size Classification Standard (Fixed)

• Proper Noun Annotation Rules:Obo, Böö, Surutdin, and tribal names shall uniformly use the format "Chinese + transliteration in native language" in parentheses.
• Content Layout Visual Distinction Rules:
  • [Official Standardized Historical Records] Standard white background layout, no additional decorations
  • [Original Field Notes and Interview Materials from Global Special Editorial Board Member Tianye] A light ochre sidebar has been added on the right. A fixed disclaimer appears at the bottom: "These materials are personal field notes from a special editorial board member and reflect the author's academic views only, not the official position of the project."

Part 5: English Edition Binding and Layout Design Specifications

1. Format and Binding (Unified with the Chinese Version Standard)

• Format:International release of 16, finished size 10mm × 285mm, matching the Chinese version exactly for seamless global library collection.
• Binding:Thread-sewn, flat spine; consistent with the Chinese edition's production standards.
• Paper:Matches the paper quality standards of the Chinese version for consistent texture.

2. Cover Visuals (Aligned with the Chinese version; English primary)

• Spine:English title and year volume number, vertically arranged to match the Chinese spine design logic
• Back Cover:English ISBN, Copyright Information, Publisher, Global Distribution
• Dust jacket flap:Display a thumbnail map of global shamanistic cultural zones (labeled in English).

III. English Layout Guidelines

• Standard Core:Consistent with the Chinese version: top margin 3 5mm, bottom margin 3 0mm, inner margin 2 5mm, outer margin 2 0mm
• Body layout:Single-column, full-width layout. English is the primary language; proper nouns are followed by their Latin transliteration and original name in parentheses.
• Full-page image:Consistent with the Chinese version; all figure captions are in English.
• Maps and Thematic Maps:Identical to the Chinese version, with all legends and annotations translated into English. Additional cultural context notes have been added where necessary.

Font Size Classification Standard

• Proper Noun Annotation Rules:Use the format "English Translation + Latin Transliteration + Original Name", e.g., Aobao (Ovoo, 敖包).
• Cultural Context Notes:Add footnotes to explain cultural concepts and map locations that may be unfamiliar to global readers, aiding understanding.
• Featured Content:Select core content for the English version, omitting overly localized details and adding introductory text to align with a global audience's context.

IV. Guidelines for English Version Content Adjustments

• Keep the structure unchanged:The two-part, ten-volume structure fully corresponds to the Chinese version.
• Keep map thematic map:All maps and thematic maps remain unchanged; only the text language is replaced with English.
• Content HighlightsCurated profiles of inheritors showcase representative global cases, while field materials highlight sections of international academic significance.
• Add background context:Add an introductory explanation to the basic concepts of nomadic culture and shamanistic culture.
• Internationalizing References:Add global English references for overseas scholars to explore further.
• Terminology Standardization:Create a multilingual glossary to ensure consistent terminology throughout the entire volume.

Part 6: Global Editorial System and Series Rules

1. Global Editorial Architecture

• Executive Editorial Board:Oversaw the entire book's compilation and final review, ensuring overall academic quality.
• China Editorial Board:Lead fieldwork collection and editor for heritage practitioner archives in China.
• Inner Mongolia Editorial Board:Responsible for collecting and editing Bō culture materials in Mongolia.
• Special Editors for Other Regions:Responsible for content collection and editorial review in Siberia, Central Asia, Northern Europe, North America, and other regions.
• Map & GIS Team:Responsible for creating the full book map, processing geographic data, and verifying point locations.
• Visual Design Team:Responsible for thematic map design, artifact photography and processing, and ensuring overall visual consistency.
• Academic Advisory BoardComposed of globally renowned scholars, providing academic guidance

2. Unified Long-Term Design Rules for the Series

• Base layout locked for trim, binding, paper stock, and cover; only replaced annually: year number, current year's theme motif, and the annual global GIS master map.
• A cohesive primary color system featuring: Grassland Ink Black, Obong Ochre, Sky Cyan Blue, and Totem Silver Gray. With only minor adjustments to accent colors each year, this ensures visual consistency across the entire book series.
• Unified visual system for Chinese and English versions, differing only in language, to facilitate global library collection.
• Ensure a consistent design style for maps and thematic maps, maintaining the same design language for newly added maps each year.
• Digitally encrypted PDFs perfectly replicate the dimensions, layout, and color system of print editions, ensuring consistent visual standards across online and offline channels.

Part 7: Rules for Yearbook Content Production and Online Platform Integration

1. Content Aggregation Logic

The online platform continuously collects global inheritor applications and editorial board field materials year-round, with AI-driven automated structuring. At year-end, all accumulated incremental materials are consolidated to generate the initial draft of the annual journal; after final review through a four-tier editing process, it is delivered for printing. The permanent content in the first section is uniformly revised and updated every 3–5 years.

II. Map and Thematic Map Production Workflow

1. GIS Data Collection:Continuously collect coordinates of cultural sites and geographic information of inheritors throughout the year.
2. Map Creation:The annual map, created by our professional GIS team and reviewed for geographic accuracy by the editorial board.
3. Thematic Map Design:The visual design team creates supporting promotional graphics based on the text content.
4. Product Photography:Capture photos of artifacts and ritual sites during fieldwork.
5. Final Proofreading:All charts have been reviewed by academic advisors to ensure accuracy.

3. Dual-Version Review and Approval Process

1. Chinese Version Draft:Finalized by the Standing Editorial Board, based on global resources.
2. Finalized Map Thematic Map:The GIS and design teams have completed all layouts, pending academic review.
3. English Version:Professionally translated by expert translators and global associate editors based on the final Chinese version, ensuring academic accuracy.
4. Map Localization (English):Map Legend, Annotation
5. Final Review (English):Reviewed by international academic advisors and native English editors to ensure authentic language and accurate terminology.
6. Dual Edition Simultaneous Release:Release the Chinese version first, followed by the English version, with a time gap of no more than 3 months.

IV. Bidirectional Interoperability Mechanism

All final-reviewed yearbook archives are synchronized to an online encrypted, read-only archive. The platform provides searchable access to complete historical yearbook records, creating a dynamic digital collection that complements physical chronicles in both directions. An interactive map feature enables users to explore global cultural sites and master artisan locations online, offering a more engaging experience than print yearbooks.

5. Implementing the Audience Bridge Function

• General Public:Part 1: A beginner-friendly encyclopedia for absolute novices. Part 2: An annual illustrated documentary to lower the reading threshold. Clear and intuitive maps and thematic visuals that demystify shamanic culture, removing exotic and sensational filters.
• Legitimate Heir:Preserve your family's ancestral origins and inherited ritual blessings. Locate shared heritage sites on the map and search across regions for connected lineages.
• Global Scholars:Standardized terminology, GIS geospatial data, complete references, with formal ISBN academic citation credentials; map data suitable for research.
• International Communication:An English edition for the global academic community, filling a critical gap in systematic research on international shamanic nomadic cultures and leveraging map visualization to lower comprehension barriers.

6. Compliance Red Lines (Apply uniformly across the entire book and platform)

1. We do not include descriptions related to spiritualism, supernatural abilities, healing, divination, or paranormal experiences.
2. Completely remove content related to modern commercial spirituality, paid training programs, and individuals who promote self-deification.
3. Strictly enforce the three-tier privacy mechanism for inheritors (anonymous archiving, de-identified publication, and full disclosure) to prevent leakage of sensitive personal information.
4. This book serves solely as an objective record of folk customs, without engaging in religious propagation or encouraging public participation in sacrificial rituals.
5. Map annotations respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries; geographical boundaries follow internationally recognized standards.