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Book Synopsis: An illustrated depiction of Steve Jobs' friendship with Zen Buddhist Kobun Chino Otogawa and the impact it had on Jobs' career. Apple cofounder Steve Jobs (1955-2011) had such an enormous impact on so many people that his life often took on aspects of myth. But much of his success was due to collaboration with designers, engineers, and thinkers. The Zen of Steve Jobs tells the story of Jobs' relationship with one such person: Kobun Chino Otogawa. Kobun was a Zen Buddhist priest who emigrated to the U.S. from Japan in the early 1970s. He was an innovator, lacked appreciation for rules, and was passionate about art and design. Kobun was to Buddhism as Jobs was to the computer business: a renegade and maverick. It wasn't long before the two became friends--a relationship that was not built to last. This graphic book is a reimagining of that friendship. The story moves back and forward in time, from the 1970s to 2011, but centers on the period after Jobs' exile from Apple in 1985 when he took up intensive study with Kobun. Their time together was integral to the big leaps that Apple took later on with its product design and business strategy. Told using stripped down dialogue and bold calligraphic panels, The Zen of Steve Jobs explores how Jobs might have honed his design aesthetic via Eastern religion before choosing to identify only what he needs and leave the rest behind.
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Are you fascinated by the enigmatic life of Steve Jobs, the legendary co-founder of Apple? Discover the untold story of Jobs' captivating friendship with Zen Buddhist Kobun Chino Otogawa, and how it shaped his iconic career. Introducing The Zen of Steve Jobs, a thought-provoking graphic book that delves into the profound impact that Zen Buddhism had on Jobs' innovative mindset and design philosophy.
Steve Jobs was not just a tech genius; he was a master collaborator who understood the power of surrounding himself with brilliant minds. His deep connection with Kobun, a rebellious Buddhist priest, unlocked a wellspring of creativity that transformed the face of technology forever. Discover their synergistic bond, an unlikely duo of zen renegade and computer maverick, and how their friendship pushed the boundaries of artistic expression.
Featuring beautiful illustrations and minimalist storytelling, The Zen of Steve Jobs takes you on a captivating journey through time, transcending the boundaries of the 1970s to 2011. Explore the pivotal moments after Jobs' departure from Apple, when he immersed himself in an intense period of study with Kobun. It was during this transformative time that Jobs refined his design aesthetic, embracing the principles of Eastern religion and discarding all that was unnecessary.
Uncover the secrets behind Apple's groundbreaking product design and innovative business strategy. Uniting the worlds of technology and spirituality, this unique graphic book offers a fresh perspective on the mind of a true visionary. Immerse yourself in The Zen of Steve Jobs to discover the hidden depths of Jobs' brilliance and gain inspiration from his remarkable journey.
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