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Outstanding Bruce Lee signed book, ''Chinese Gung Fu - The Philosophical Art of Self-Defense'' written by Lee. Upon the front free endpaper, Bruce Lee hand-writes, ''To Ernie, Simplicity is the height of cultivation; partial cultivation runs to ornamentation.'' He then signs ''Bruce Lee'' and draws his personal Chinese dragon character. First edition softcover book is copyrighted 1963 by Bruce Lee, with Oriental Book Sales in Oakland, California listed at bottom of copyright page.
Written in his elegant script, Lee's handwritten guidance to seek out simplicity nicely dovetails with his introduction in the book: ''I have made my opponent's techniques my techniques; my task is simply to complete the other half of the 'oneness', and my action is that of Wu-Wei (spontaneous act) which is according to the circumstances without pre-arrangement. The training of mind and imagination, imagination and Ch'i (breath), breath and energy, etc., are all gone. There is nothing to 'try' to do; everything simply flows''.
Softcover book measures 5.5'' x 8.25'' and runs 102pp., with photos of Lee performing the various techniques throughout. Covers secure the pages which have been stapled for original binding. A bit of scuffing to covers and very light soiling to signature page; overall in very good condition. An exceptionally rare and desirable Bruce Lee signed item. With University Archives COA.
Bruce Lee Signed Book, ''Chinese Gung Fu - The Philosophical Art of Self-Defense'' -- Lee Also Hand-Writes: ''Simplicity is the height of cultivation; partial cultivation runs to ornamentation''
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