Bruce Lee Artist of Life: Inspiration and Insights from the World's Greatest Martial Artist (Bruce Lee Library)

**A rare, never-before-seen collection of Bruce Lee's private letters and writing!**Bruce Lee was an intense man with such sheer concentration of energy that no one who encountered him, on screen or in person, could help but be drawn to him and his enthusiasm for life and knowledge. A voracious and engaged reader, Lee wrote extensively, synthesizing the thought of East and West into a unique personal philosophy of self-discovery. __Bruce Lee: Artist of Life__ explores the development and fruition of Bruce Lee's thoughts about gung fu (kung fu), philosophy, psychology, poetry, jeet kune do, acting, and self-knowledge.This volume from Bruce Lee's private notebooks is capped by a selection of Lee's letters that eloquently demonstrate how he incorporated his thought into actions and advice to others. Also included are multiple drafts of select compositions, showing how Lee's thought evolved and was refined over the years and how the ideas he was reading and writing about were reflected in his work and everyday life.Sections include:* **Gung Fu**—reflections on gung fu, psychology in defense and attack, how to choose a martial arts instructor, and Bruce's own view on the martial art * **Philosophy**—regarding human understanding, Taoism, Plato, Socrates, and Descartes * **Psychology**—three types of philosophy, the top dog and the underdog, the four basic philosophical approaches, and learning * **Poetry**—'The Dying Sun,' 'Love is a Friendship Caught on Fire,' 'Once More I Hold You in My Arms,' and 'Parting' * **Jeet Kune Do–The Liberation**—toward personal liberation, notes on JKD, true mastery, and an objective evaluation of the combative skill of Bruce Lee, by those who know what it is * **Acting**—what exactly is an actor, the art of acting * **Self-knowledge**—in search of someone real, self-actualization, and the passionate state of mind * **Letters**—'The True Meaning of Life–Peace of Mind,' 'Use Your Own Experience and Imagination,' and 'It's All in the State of Mind' **This Bruce Lee Book is part of the Bruce Lee Library which also features:**__* Bruce Lee: Striking Thoughts * Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon * Bruce Lee: The Tao of Gung Fu * Bruce Lee: Letters of the Dragon * Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body * Bruce Lee: Jeet Kune Do__ A rare, never-before-seen collection of Bruce Lee's private letters and writing! Bruce Lee was an intense man with such sheer concentration of energy that no one who encountered him, on screen or in person, could help but be drawn to him and his enthusiasm for life and knowledge. A voracious and engaged reader, Lee wrote extensively, synthesizing the thought of East and West into a unique personal philosophy of self-discovery. Bruce Lee: Artist of Life explores the development and fruition of Bruce Lee's thoughts about gung fu (kung fu), philosophy, psychology, poetry, jeet kune do, acting, and self-knowledge. This volume from Bruce Lee's private notebooks is capped by a selection of Lee's letters that eloquently demonstrate how he incorporated his thought into actions and advice to others. Also included are multiple drafts of select compositions, showing how Lee's thought evolved and was refined over the years and how the ideas he was reading and writing about were reflected in his work and everyday life. Sections include: Gung Fu —reflections on gung fu, psychology in defense and attack, how to choose a martial arts instructor, and Bruce's own view on the martial art Philosophy —regarding human understanding, Taoism, Plato, Socrates, and Descartes Psychology —three types of philosophy, the top dog and the underdog, the four basic philosophical approaches, and learning Poetry —'The Dying Sun,' 'Love is a Friendship Caught on Fire,' 'Once More I Hold You in My Arms,' and 'Parting' Jeet Kune Do–The Liberation —toward personal liberation, notes on JKD, true mastery, and an objective evaluation of the combative skill of Bruce Lee, by those who know what it is Acting —what exactly is an actor, the art of acting Self-knowledge —in search of someone real, self-actualization, and the passionate state of mind Letters —'The True Meaning of Life–Peace of Mind,' 'Use Your Own Experience and Imagination,' and 'It's All in the State of Mind' This Bruce Lee Book is part of the Bruce Lee Library which also features: Bruce Lee: Striking Thoughts Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon Bruce Lee: The Tao of Gung Fu Bruce Lee: Letters of the Dragon Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body Bruce Lee: Jeet Kune Do "Bruce Lee was known as an amazing martial artist, but he was also a profound thinker. He left behind seven volumes of writing on everything from quantum physics to philosophy." -- John Blake, CNN

Named one of TIME magazine's "100 Greatest Men of the Century," Bruce Lee's impact and influence has only grown since his untimely death in 1973. Part of the seven-volume Bruce Lee Library, this installment of the famed martial artist's private notebooks allows his legions of fans to learn more about the man whose groundbreaking action films and martial arts training methods sparked a worldwide interest in the Asian martial arts.

Bruce Lee Artist of Life explores the development of Lee's thoughts about Gung Fu (Kung Fu), philosophy, psychology, poetry, Jeet Kune Do, acting, and self-knowledge. Edited by John Little, a leading authority on Lee's life and work, the book includes a selection of letters that eloquently demonstrate how Lee incorporated his thought into actions and provided advice to others.

Although Lee rose to stardom through his physical prowess and practice of jeet kune do--the system of fighting he founded--Lee was also a voracious and engaged reader who wrote extensively, synthesizing Eastern and Western thought into a unique personal philosophy of self-discovery. Martial arts practitioners and fans alike eagerly anticipate each new volume of the Library and its trove of rare letters, essays, and poems for the light it sheds on this legendary figure.

This book is part of the Bruce Lee Library, which also features:

• Bruce Lee: Striking Thoughts
• Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon
• Bruce Lee: The Tao of Gung Fu
• Bruce Lee: Letters of the Dragon
• Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body
• Bruce Lee: Jeet Kune Do

2-D The Unity of Firmness and Softness2-E Taoism; 2-F Yin-Yang; 2-G Wu-hsin (No-Mindedness); 2-H Wu Wei (Non-Action); 2-I The Letting Go ; 2-J On Western Philosophy; 2-K Plato; 2-L Plato's "Gorgias"; 2-M Socrates ; 2-N The Nature of Humankind; 2-O Moral Conduct: Relative versus Absolute ; 2-P Objective and Subjective Judgments; 2-Q Rene Descartes; 2-R Descartes' "Meditations"; 2-S Descartes-An Opinion; 2-T On Descartes' "Cogito"; 2-U "Any Color I Want"; PART 3: PSYCHOLOGY; 3-A Notes on Gestalt Therapy ; 3-B The Relationship of the Organism to Its Environment; 3-C Three Types of Philosophy Frontcover; Title page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword by Linda Lee Cadwell; Introduction; PART 1: GUNG FU; 1-A The Tao of Gung Fu: A Study in the Way of the Chinese Martial Art; 1-B Gung Fu:The Center of the Oriental Arts; 1-C A Moment of Understanding; 1-D Reflections on Gung Fu; 1-E Teach Yourself Self-Defense; 1-F Psychology in Defense and Attack; 1-G How to Choose a Martial Art Instructor; 1-H The Unity of Gentleness/Firmness; 1-I My View on Gung Fu; PART 2: PHILOSOPHY; 2-A Why I Took to Philosophy; 2-B Regarding Human Understanding; 2-C Living:The Oneness of Things 5-E Jeet Kune Do:Toward Personal Liberation-IV 5-F Jeet Kune Do:Toward Personal Liberation-V; 5-G Jeet Kune Do:Toward Personal Liberation-VI; 5-H Jeet Kune Do:Toward Personal Liberation-VII; 5-I Jeet Kune Do:Toward Personal Liberation-VIII; 5-J Notes on Jeet Kune Do; 5-K More Notes on Jeet Kune Do; 5-L Additional Notes on Jeet Kune Do ; 5-M The Ultimate Source of Jeet Kune Do; 5-N The Theme ; 5-O True Mastery; 5-P Martial Art ; 5-Q Obstacles in the Way of Knowledge; 5-R An Objective Evaluation of the Combative Skill of Bruce Lee-By Those Who Know What It Is; PART 6:ACTING 4-I Walking Along the Bank of Lake Washington4-J Night Rain; 4-K Our Togetherness Is Like a Sweet Dream ; 4-L The Surroundings Utter No Sound; 4-M It Is Spring; 4-N Things I See ; 4-O The Humming Bird; 4-P The Frost ; 4-Q The Falling Leaf; 4-R Though the Night Was Made for Loving; 4-S The Silent Flute; 4-T Since You Left ; 4-U Parting; PART 5: JEET KUNE DO-THE LIBERATION; 5-A Jeet Kune Do:The Way of the "Stopping Fist" ; 5-B Jeet Kune Do:Toward Personal Liberation-I; 5-C Jeet Kune Do:Toward Personal Liberation-II; 5-D Jeet Kune Do:Toward Personal Liberation-III 3-D Self-Regulation versus External Regulation3-E The Top Dog and the Underdog; 3-F The Four Basic Philosophical Approaches; 3-G Thinking Is Rehearsing; 3-H Learning; 3-I The Process of "Centering"; 3-J Process; 3-K Sticking Point (Impasse-Phobic Layer); 3-L Hesse on Self-Will; 3-M Toward Liberation; PART 4: POETRY; 4-A Rain, Black Clouds; 4-B Down the Western Hill; 4-C The Dying Sun ; 4-D Love Is a Friendship Caught on Fire; 4-E Once More I Hold You in My Arms; 4-F All Streams Flowing East or West; 4-G Boating on Lake Washington; 4-H For a Moment

a Rare, Never-before-seen Collection Of Lee's Private Letters And Writing, Offering Insight Into The Many Facets Of His Life, Including His Poetry, Life Philosophies, And His Thoughts On Martial Arts, Love, Fatherhood, Friendship. A Fascinating Look At The Man Behind The Myth.

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this Exceptional New Offering Is A Collection Of Writing Revealing A Side Of Bruce Lee Rarely Previously Seen.

A Collection Of Bruce Lees Private Letters And Writings, Offering Insight Into The Many Facets Of His Life -- Including His Poetry, Life Philosophies, And His Thoughts On Martial Arts, Love, Fatherhood, Friendship. Compiled And Edited By John Little. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 263-264) And Index. Bruce Lee remains a legendary figure who towers over the martial arts community over 25 years after his death. This text reveals the soul of the man behind the myth, a man equal parts poet, philosopher, father and friend, dedicated to self-knowledge through artistic expression. "With rare letters, essays and even poems, the book offers readers a glimpse into the mind and work ethic that drove Lee, as well as a window into his philosophy. — News China Magazine " Gung fu is a special kind of skill, a fine art rather than just a physical exercise or self-defense. 6-A What Exactly Is an Actor?