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Watchmen I & II (Limited Edition)
Alan Moore, illustrated by David Gibbons; Translated from English to Korean by Jung Ji-uk; Sigongsa: 210 pp., 14,000 won for each book
Along with Frank Miller (``Batman: The Dark Knight Returns''), Alan Moore is considered an iconic graphic novelist who initiated the 1980s trend of comics with adult sensibilities. Like his other masterwork, ``V for Vendetta,'' ``Watchmen'' has been adapted to the big screen, and the Korean translation is now available in time for the local release of the film.
``Watchmen'' is an atypical superhero story that begins with the death of a superhero. The narrative is non-linear and told from multiple points of view. The series is also noted for being visually experimental, with some pages being symmetrical, near-mirror images of one another.
The story is set during the Cold War, and superheroes fight against evil Nazis and Communists. But conflicts with local authorities force them to either retire or continue working under supervision. But when one of the heroes, Comedian, turns up dead, his former colleagues reunite to unravel the mystery.
This limited edition features the bright yellow Smile Version cover and full color pages.
-Lee Hyo-won
Life Prints
Richard Unger; Translated by Kwon In-taek from English to Korean; Jae Seung Book: 504 pp., 19,800 won
Fingerprints are formed five months before birth, don't change and have been regarded as an important means of personal identification for a long period of time.
In this book, the author presents a ground-breaking method of self-discovery and offers a daily compass for meaning and fulfillment.
Based on the science of dermatoglyphics _ or the study of fingerprints and related line and hand shape designations _ with the ancient wisdom of palmistry, the system is a simple and accurate way of mapping one's life purpose.
The system is based on the author's 25 years of research and fingerprint statistics, covering more than 52,000 hands.
The book includes detailed cases of life lessons for reaching our full potential, studies and the fingerprint readings of Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Amelia Earhart, Walt Disney, Susan B. Anthony, Martin Luther King and Charles Manson, among others.
-Chung Ah-young
Musical Story
Lee Soo-jin and Cho Yong-shin; Soop Publishing; 472 pp., 28,000 won
As the musical boom is here to stay, related books are being published. ``Musical Story'' covers the long history of the genre, from the origin of musicals as the backbone of showbiz and its heyday on Broadway, to the latest hit shows.
The book includes more than 360 rare photos that show the evolution of the history of musicals. Consisting of 16 chapters, it introduces the theater culture of the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States before the Industrial Revolution.
The genre began as variety shows that included magic, circuses, dance and comedy, before evolving.
It also delves into the masterful pieces by composers such as Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber, and the structure of Broadway theaters, as well as the new paradigm in the production environment and among audiences.
-Chung Ah-young
Seducing the World with Words
Cultwo; Hyungseol Life: 235pp., 9,500 won
Making the best impression may conjure images of one's appearance, but for comedian duo Cultwo, there is nothing better than choosing the right words and jokes.
Comprised of two members, Chung Chan-woo and Kim Tae-gyun, Cultwo has been together for more than 10 years. Known as among the most talented comedians around, the duo has changed the local comedy scene with ``concert''-style gag shows like ``Gag Concert.''
Now famous radio DJs, Cultwo has brought its know-how and tips on how to make others laugh, along with some strategies to make even your enemies become friends, with simple humor through their new book ``Seducing the World with Words.''
According to the book, there are preparations for humor, including memory.
``It's better if you remember what that person looked like before. Perhaps mention the change of hairstyle, and the listener will instantly be drawn into you with gratitude,'' Cultwo advises.
With short anecdotes and jokes, the book brings the wit of the two comedians right onto paper, and you'll find yourself smiling and thinking of when to use their tips in the future.
-Han Sang-hee
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