The simplified Chinese version of China Science Fiction Cornerstone Series, Three-body, was published by Liu in June 5438 +2008 10, Dark Forest was published by Liu in May 2008, and Three-body Three and Death Forever were published by Liu in June 2065438++0065438+ 10. In March of 438+0, Three-body Ⅱ Dark Forest was written by Liu in April of 20 1 1, and Three-body Ⅲ Death and Immortality was written by Liu in July of 20 1 1, and the English version was published by China Education Books Import and Export Co., Ltd. in cooperation with Tor Publishing Company of the United States. September, 2065438+03 15 The Trilogy of Three-body is generally regarded as a milestone in China's science fiction literature, pushing China's science fiction to the height of the world, and its total sales in China has exceeded 1 10,000 copies, making it the best-selling science fiction novel in China for decades.

According to media reports, by the end of 20 15, the global sales of the English version of the first series of China's science fiction "Three-body" had exceeded 1 10000 copies, with sales exceeding US$ 2 million. At present, this physical book named "Three-body Problem" in English ("Three-body Problem" in Chinese) has been published in the international market for five versions, in addition to CD-ROM audio books, downloaded audio books, e-books and other forms.