Laozi said -- Cai Zhizhong Comic Multimedia Series (includes CD-ROM) (Color comics + animation DVD + game CD-ROM)

Author: Cai Zhizhong
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Modern multimedia book presents the essence of Cai Zhizhong's comics: Accompanied by a CD-ROM that combines colorful comics, fun animations, and interactive games. The highly popular cartoonist Cai Zhizhong has always been dedicated to bringing the wisdom of these ancient classics into life through his unique and captivating art style. This series of Chinese traditional philosophy comics reflects the brilliance of great historical thinkers, including: Confucius, the wisdom of harmonious living. Laozi, the wisdom of Daoist natural living. Zhuangzi, the wisdom of Daoist freedom and nature. Sun Tzu, the wisdom of winning without fighting. Zen Masters, the wisdom of living in the moment. Cai Zhizhong first gained public attention due to his award-winning animated films and daily. After years of self-study, Cai Zhizhong shifted his focus to classic works. His works have received critical acclaim and quickly became bestsellers. Mr. Cai's books have been published by renowned American publishers such as Princeton University Press and Knopf. Brian Bruya is the translator for the American edition of this series and holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Hawai'i. He is an expert in early Chinese philosophy and a translator, as well as the editor of a website dedicated to Chinese philosophy research, called Haiwenyuan. The animated films based on Cai Zhizhong's comics are lively and engaging, while the interactive games spark children's interest in reading, making them the most beloved introductory series on traditional Chinese culture for children. Cai Zhizhong's comic books have been published in 44 countries and have sold over 40 million copies. Cai Zhizhong is one of the most successful and popular cartoonists in Asia. Some of his works have even been incorporated into the curriculum of public schools in Japan. He began his career at the age of 16, initially gaining fame for his award-winning animated films and daily. The first work of Cai Zhizhong's comics is "Zhuangzi Speaks," which caused a huge sensation after its publication in Taiwan. Every book published afterward has achieved the same success and has been reprinted multiple times. Laozi is a true sage. He not only teaches people to be gentle and foolish but also to practice wuwei (non-action), wuwo (no self), juxiang (residing below), tuhou (retreating), qingli (purity), and ziran (naturalness)... His ideas are difficult to accept because ordinary people can only see the surface of things, while Laozi sees the essence; ordinary people can only see the front of things, but Laozi can see the back. Laozi's philosophy has expanded the breadth of human culture, adding depth and resilience. In this scientifically advanced and materially abundant society, people not only fail to find satisfaction in life but also experience spiritual emptiness and suffering. This book is rich in content, well-researched, and illustrated, introducing Laozi. In addition to the CD-ROM game, it is also accompanied by a DVD animation.