[This Week's Books] 'Biiseongjeok Cryptocurrency' and More

Irrational Cryptocurrency

Author Jeff Fokes is an investigative reporter at Bloomberg who has closely covered the cryptocurrency market for two years. Notably, he interviewed Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, and noticed his suspicious behavior, exposing a series of deceptions to the world and gaining attention. Besides the FTX incident, the book covers various financial madness related to cryptocurrency, including the Luna scam crime by Do Kwon, a key figure in the ‘Terra·Luna crash incident,’ suspicious transactions of Tether created by a plastic surgeon, and the reality of cryptocurrency romance scams. (Written by Jeff Fokes / Translated by Jang Jinyoung / RH Korea)

Spinoza's Metaphysics

This is an academic book elucidating the essence of Spinoza's philosophy. Author Kim Eunju, a professor in the Department of Philosophy at Yonsei University, has researched modern philosophy centered on Spinoza for over 20 years and has also translated Spinoza's ‘Theory of the Correction of the Intellect.’ Spinoza argued that all things have a ‘conatus’ to preserve themselves, and humans also have a desire to preserve themselves. Professor Kim presents a sophisticated interpretation of the concept of power centered on conatus and the body, finding the core of Spinoza's philosophy in metaphysics. (Written by Kim Eunju / Minumsa)

Hyacinthe's Garden

This is the final installment of the ‘Hyacinthe Trilogy’ by French author Henri Bosco. The previous two works in the trilogy, ‘The Donkey with Shorts (Minumsa)’ and ‘Hyacinthe (Workroom Press),’ have been published earlier. Hyacinthe is an orphan girl who disappeared after being enchanted by the arrogant wizard Cipriane, who aimed to build a heavenly garden. In the concluding volume, ‘Hyacinthe's Garden,’ Cipriane's plan fails, and Hyacinthe, freed from Cipriane's spell, ends her long wandering and embarks on a journey to find true love again. (Written by Henri Bosco / Translated by Jung Youngran / Moonhakgwa Jiseongsa)

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