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Book offers clues of Jobs' thoughts

The late Apple CEO Steve Jobs                / AP-Yonhap “Reading Like Steve Jobs” byKim Tae-gyu ; Crown Publishing;212 pp., 12,000 wonBy Chung Ah-youngThe late Apple founder Steve Jobs left an immeasurable legacy behind in our lifestyles with his innovative, creative technological masterpieces, regardless of region and culture. He was a charismatic genius but at the same time an oddball. His indisputable feats are widely known but his enigmatic lifestyles and way of thinking still draws curiosity.This book “Reading Like Steve Jobs” written by Kim Tae-gyu (Crown Publishing; 212 pp., 12,000 won) offers insights into his intelligent background and geeky behavior through a list of the books that he fondly read during his lifetime.Inspired by “Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography” written by Walter Isaacson, the author writes that Isaacson’s biography gave him vital clues about what kind of books influenced Jobs’ thoughts and business philosophy.Although Jobs revealed the books he loved in so

Nov 16, 2012
Book offers clues of Jobs' thoughts

Recent books

Korea: The Impossible CountryDaniel Tudor; Tuttle Publishing: 336 pp., $22.95A foreigner visiting another country very different from his own background is bound to make quick assumptions or judgements: most usually hang on to those lingering first impressions.But the author of this extremely readable perspective on Korea gives a rare fair treatment of his subject matter as well as showing his deep affection, or the Korean "jeong" (as explained in the book, deep inter-affection) for it.This book that covers the whole of the country from its history and religions to culture is not a boring narrative of facts lined up in chronological order. Though it is loosely time lined, starting with "foundations," the author finds connecting threads with the past and the present, while mostly focusing on the latter that deserves more through attention from Westerners.As Tudor notes, most Western publications either focus on Korea’s ancient background (once upon a time, five thousand excruciating years ago) or as a side-note to the countries relationship with its northern communist neighbor.

Nov 9, 2012
Recent books

'Lips of clown cannot be sewn'

Comedienne-turned-TV host Kim Mi-hwa has released a book titled “Laugh Out Loud.” At left is its cover.  / Courtesy of Medici Media By Chung Ah-youngKoreans may well remember Kim Mi-hwa as “Mrs. Evil,” who stuck black tape between her eyebrows and wielded a baseball bat to dominate her husband in the 1980s comedy “Ssrirang Couple.”The role made the 48-year-old comedienne a household name.Some 20 years later, her name is more common in politics and social news sections for her work as a radio DJ, television show host and philanthropist. Renowned for her candid, outspoken views on sensitive social and political issues, she has remained in the headlines during the Lee Myung-bak administration.Her visibility has seen her involved in legal tussles with major broadcasters. Kim now speaks out through her new book “Laugh Out Loud.”In it, she details how she started out as a young comedienne known for her wit and satire. Her endeavors in comedy culminated as one of the original members of KBS comedy show “Gag Concert,” in 1

Nov 9, 2012
'Lips of clown cannot be sewn'

Recent Books

Walking on the Allies of the Old Cities Han Pil-won; Humanist; 384 pp., 23,000 won Cities are the symbols of modernity and civilization, and as they continue to grow the result is the destruction of humanity and historical identity.The author, who is an avid architect studying ancient cities, writes how they are supposed to serve as an ideal place for human beings who always dream of other places while living in them. On that score, he argues cities should stop development and growth and instead pay attention to upgrading the quality of people’s lives.The writer finds the answers in the corners of nine old cities after touring the nation for seven years. The nine are Miryang, Tongyeong, Andong, Chuncheon, Anseon, Ganggyeong, Chungju, Jeonju and Naju.The cities have three common denominators — a long history, small alleys to walk along in the heart of them, and their potential.Particularly, this book examines the cities from the perspectives of the alleys, especially the blind alleys, as one of the most distinguishing characteristics of Korean cities. “The blind alle

Nov 2, 2012
Recent Books

'Earth in danger' but there is hope

A general view of the leading edge of Perito Moreno glacier in Patagonia, Argentina, Jan. 3, 2009. While most of the world’s glaciers are melting away because of warmer temperatures, scientists say the Perito Moreno ice field, known as “The White Giant,” is gaining as much as 3 meters a day in some parts, pushed forward by heavy snowfalls in the Patagonia region.  / Yonhap-Reuters “Earth in Danger: Toward aNew Planet,” edited by ParkEung-kyuk and published bythe Korea Institute of PublicAdministrationBy Nho Joon-hunThe book “Earth in Danger: Toward a New Planet” is not actually a pessimistic portrayal of where we live. It is about finding solutions to environmental problems that we face.The Korea Institute of Public Administration (KIPA) collaborated with The Korea Times in publishing a series of 50 full-page articles concerning the state of our Earth and what is described on the cover of the book as “50 Great Stories to Save the Planet” came to life.Edited by KIPA President Park Eung-kyuk, the 340-page hard cover c

Nov 2, 2012
'Earth in danger' but there is hope

English book published on 'Arirang'

A Korean book written by a local scholar of "Arirang" on the history and development of the traditional Korean folk song has been translated and published in English, the author said Tuesday. "The Culture of Arirang," depicting how Arirang was generated and developed into a common folk song of Koreans in the two Koreas and abroad, was published last month by Jimoondang, a South Korean publishing house."UNESCO is to discuss whether to register Arirang as an intangible cultural heritage in December. This book was published to cope with the registration," Kim Yeon-gap, the executive director of the private Korean Arirang Association and the author of the book, told Yonhap News Agency by phone."I tried to contain a full knowledge about Arirang in the book in the mind of writing a school textbook, so I can properly answer questions from foreigners about it when it is on the UNESCO list," said the author who has been studying Arirang for more than 30 years.In the book, Kim claimed that Arirang should be seen as a culture of Koreans, rather than a folk song."Arirang is not merely a song but

Oct 30, 2012

Recent books

Sleep Haruki Murakami: Translated by Yang Yoon-ok from Japanese to Korean: 100 pp., 13,800 won People tend to spend one-third of their lives sleeping. But what happens if you can’t sleep? Prominent Japanese author Haruki Murakami’s short story revolves around a housewife who doesn’t sleep for several days after having a nightmare. Her sleeplessness doesn’t affect her. Rather she spends her nights reading classic Russian novels, drinking and sometimes leaving the house when her husband and son fall asleep. She wants to transform her nightlife, using time as she pleases. The female protagonist reflects Murakami’s tastes in literature, cooking and exercise. Murakami wrote the story in 1989 when staying in Rome. It was published before but this new version has been released with illustrations by German artist Kat Menschik that enrich Murakami’s dreamlike features. ― Chung Ah-young Hyeonsichang Im Ji-seon; Alma: 248 pp., 13,000 won Economic growth brings material abundance to our society but people don’t appear any happier. Many young people are struggling

Oct 26, 2012

Passion leads to action

By Chung Ah-young He was 58-years-old when he made his dream come true by becoming a final winner in “Quiz Korea” which aired on KBS on July 4, 2010. Im Seong-mo, a truck driver, surprised many viewers by beating strong contestants such as an elite college student of oriental medicine, a high-ranking public official and an engineer. Im’s story gave hope and confidence to many ordinary people who wanted to change their lives. He turned constraints posed by his humble background into possibilities with passion and gusto. He said that passion was the key to all this success. Not only his story but also other inspiring stories from indie musician Lee Jang-hyuk; Seo Kyoung-duk, a publicist expert on Korea and professor at Seoul’s Sungshin Women's University; and Jasmine Lee, the first ethnic lawmaker of the ruling Saenuri Party, are compiled in the new book “Passion Rather Than Dreams” written by Kang In-shik (Munhak Dongne; 14,800 won: 360 pp). In the book, all four mentors share the view that passion is the driving force, which leads to action and reaching dreams. Im is

Oct 26, 2012

Writers' festival coming to Seoul, Jeju

By Chung Ah-young The Seoul International Writers’ Festival will take place in Seoul and on Jeju Island from Oct. 29 to Nov.3. Under the theme “Reality and Imagination,” the five-day event will invite 20 writers, including prominent writers from abroad for lectures, discussions and tours. The biennial event has been hosted by the Literature Translation Institute of Korea since 2006 to help Korean writers’ overseas activities. This year, the institute has changed the title of the festival from the World Writers’ Festival to the Seoul International Festival and will intensify the interactive program with audiences in Daehangno, deemed a mecca of culture and art here. Korean writers such as Kim Yujine, Kim Tae-yong, Yun I-hyeong, Jung Young-moon, Choi Jae-hoon, Kim Ki-taek, Kim Yi-deum, Shim Bo-seon, Jin Eun-young and Choi Jeongrye will participate in the event. Fay Chiang, Ivy Alvarez, Jakob Hein, Jean Philippe Toussaint, Jennifer Kwon Dobbs, Johannes Goransson, K. Srilata, Leon Plascencia Nol, Minato Kanae, Phillippe Besson and Uthis Haemamool will attend the festival

Oct 23, 2012

Recent books

Autumn Prayer By Choi Jin-yearn; Translated into English from Korean by Won Eung-soon; Good Works; 130 pp., 12,000 won This poetry book consists of works that deal with the issues of life and death from a Christian’s point of view. This is the first time the poet’s work has been published in English. Rev. Choi Jin-yearn is a member of International PEN, serving as a trustee of the Korea PEN Center. He is also the Chairman of the Review Committee of Korea Modern Poets’ Association. He made his literary debut via the Poetry Monthly Magazine, “Simunhak” in 1973. A poet and an essayist, the author has served at several churches as an ordained minister, and worked for Christian magazines as a chief editor and publisher. As a poet and writer, he has published 10 collections of poems and three collections of essays. ― Do Je-hae Tears of Blood: A Korean POW’s Fight for Freedom, Family and Justice Yoo Young-bok; Translated from Korean to English by Paul T. Kim; Won Books: 161 pp., 12,000 won This autobiography tells of some 50 years of h

Oct 19, 2012By Do Je-hae
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