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Author: | kirkmc [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 1:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Richard Bozulich RIP rumors |
I am saddened to learn, via Twitter, of the death of Richard Bozulich, founder of Kiseido books. [Admin] This may not be true. Various forum members have received conflicting reports. I changed the thread title, adding the word 'rumors'. I recommend reading through this thread before posting. -JB [/admin] http://gogameguru.com/obituary-richard- ... g-company/ He is probably one of the people who has done most for the game of go in the west. I'd had the occasional e-mail exchange with him over the years, and he was always friendly and helpful. I don't know what this means for the future of Kiseido, but he will be missed. |
Author: | tj86430 [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 1:54 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
I don't usually comment on these, but since I had the fortune of doing business with Mr Bozulich once, and he provided the best service and advice possible, I have to say this: it's a huge loss. RIP. |
Author: | Javaness2 [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:13 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
That's sad news. He did a lot of good work for Go. |
Author: | CnP [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:25 am ] |
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Quote: Go players around the world owe him a great debt. very sad news. |
Author: | ez4u [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 7:37 am ] |
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My Richard story is... Thirty-odd years ago, when I first came to Japan and was living a couple of hours outside of Tokyo, I visited the Nihon Ki-in one day to check the book store. No sooner did I get there and start looking around than I was accosted by this crazy foreigner who introduced himself as Richard Bozulich and wanted to know who I was and what I was doing there. He did not give me a chance to answer really, but instead dragged me into the elevator and took me up stairs to meet John Power. I never ran into Richard again - never made the effort. All of a sudden today I realize that the chance will never come again. In one sense that is sad. But at the same time I realize that Richard has been a constant presence in my life for the last thirty-five years. Ever since the day that I picked up the 1971 Honinbo Tournament book in a book store in San Francisco (mistaking it for a chess book at the time) and began my love affair with Go. I regret that it is too late to shake his hand and thank him for all the joy that I have had from his life's work. Here's to you Richard... |
Author: | shyin [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 7:41 am ] |
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Damn... I've only read one of his books, but I've heard enough about him to know his impact in the go world. Requiescat in pace... |
Author: | p2501 [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:02 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
Sad news indeed, he leaves a great void. |
Author: | bobmcg [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:07 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
His passing is certainly a great loss to the go world. I, too, acquired my go addiction through his publications and I, too, owe him a great debt of gratitude. I never met him in person but I had some helpful correspondence with him and I feel I knew him through the style of the Ishi Press and Kiseido books. |
Author: | Joaz Banbeck [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:25 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
It is a great loss. His books made a huge difference to me when I was first learning the game. I still re-read them now and then. |
Author: | xed_over [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:43 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
very sad. great loss for the go community. |
Author: | lovely [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:49 am ] |
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I don't want to imagine what the world of Go in the west would have been like without Mr. Bozulich. It's a sad loss, but we should not feel sad. We should be celebrating his life and his contributions. |
Author: | dankenzon [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:23 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
Nice person! A gentleman! Sad loss. |
Author: | Joaz Banbeck [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 1:13 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
lovely wrote: ... We should be celebrating his life and his contributions. Worldcat lists over 50 entries with his name attached. He was either the author, translator, or editor for approximately 40 go books ( including one in German ) and two cookbooks. Worldcat wrote: The second book of go Get strong at life and death Get strong at the endgame Get strong at attacking The Go player's almanac Get strong at joseki Get strong at invading Five hundred and one opening problems A thousand and one life-and-death problems Get strong at tesuji Five hundred and one tesuji problems Get strong at the opening The basics of go strategy Strategic concepts of go Handicap go Dieting can ruin your health : the Japanese alternative for weight loss An introduction to Go The magic of go : a complete introduction to the game of go Get strong at handicap go The pure heart Japanese gourmet cooking Winning go : successful moves from the opening to the endgame Go : a complete introduction to the game The middle game of go Making good shape All about ko Graded go problems for beginners. Volume four Middle game of go : chubansen What's your rating? Modern Joseki and Fuseki Geometries, groups and algebras in the nineteenth century : a history Basic techniques of Go Graded go problems for beginners Strategien und Taktiken des Go-Spiels was man wissen muss, nachdem man die Regeln gelernt hat The Go player's almanac 2001 Winning Go : Successful Moves from the Opening to the Endgame Graded go problems for beginners. Volume three The opening theory of go And this list is almost certainly not complete, for I see Graded go problems for beginners Vol 1, 3 & 4, but not 2. EDIT: SL lists three aditional works by him: Attacking and Defending Moyos Modern Master Games The Rules and Elements of Go |
Author: | EdLee [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
Very sad. I met Mr. Bozulich once years ago on a rainy day at their Santa Monica location and bought about 20 books from him, including the 3-volume Ishida dictionary. He just happened to be in Los Angeles for a few days, visiting his mom, I think. He even autographed The Second Book of Go for me. I've made a few more purchases directly from him over the years, and he was always very professional and provided great service. |
Author: | daal [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:18 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
I went to bed last night to find three of his books on my bedside table. His contributions to the western go world will continue to be appreciated long after his passing. Thank you Mr. Bozulich, RIP. |
Author: | Stable [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:46 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
He was the author or co-author of at least half the go books I own. It's very saddening to hear he is gone. |
Author: | kitanifan [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:37 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
Sorry to hear that, he's done great things. RIP |
Author: | Tengen [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 12:08 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
Never met Richard, but still sad to hear the news. Just made a quick count and found that I own nine of his books. Hopefully his contributions will continue to pave the way for more western players. |
Author: | HKA [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:13 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
eastern mist lifted enthralling landscape revealed farewell to our guide |
Author: | ez4u [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:47 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Richard Bozulich RIP |
HKA wrote: eastern mist lifted enthralling landscape revealed farewell to our guide Thank you HKA |
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