Momo MOMO
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Book Introduction
“Time is life, and life is what is in our hearts.”
The greatest masterpiece of this era, loved for half a century
Michael Ende's fantasy fairy tales that contain the secrets of life.
Revised edition of "Momo" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its publication
Additional inclusion of "Michael Ende's Thoughts on Momo"
Michael Ende's "Momo," a strange story about a thief who steals time and a girl who helps him find the time he stole, has been published in a revised edition to commemorate its 50th anniversary.
It was first published in Germany in 1973 and won the German Youth Literature Prize the following year, in 1974.
Translated and published in 53 countries around the world, it is a record-breaking bestseller with over 12 million copies sold. Now, 50 years after its publication, it is considered one of the most important works of the 20th century and has become a classic of our time.
Since its publication in 1999 in Korea by Biryongso Co., Ltd. under an exclusive contract with the German publisher Tinemann, it has maintained its position as the best-selling children's book in Korea for the past 25 years, establishing itself as a must-read book of our time and a classic masterpiece of today.
"Momo," the masterpiece of Michael Ende, a master of fantasy literature, borrows the form of a mystical fairy tale that unfolds like a dream to sharply illuminate the world we live in, and is also called a fairy tale for adults, following in the footsteps of "The Little Prince."
This fantastical adventure story, which evokes fairytale-like nostalgia, is filled with profound insights into time, life, and relationships, and resonates deeply with children and adults of all generations.
It reminds us of the precious value of 'time', which is always and always given to everyone and is easily forgotten, and tells us the most essential truth about our 'life', which is made up of each and every moment, and the 'relationships' between people that fill it with warmth.
As time passes and technology advances, in today's increasingly hectic society, "Momo" illuminates the path to living as the master of one's own time and mind. It is a masterpiece of the century that will continue to breathe and give us new meaning, containing truths of life that will never fade.
The greatest masterpiece of this era, loved for half a century
Michael Ende's fantasy fairy tales that contain the secrets of life.
Revised edition of "Momo" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its publication
Additional inclusion of "Michael Ende's Thoughts on Momo"
Michael Ende's "Momo," a strange story about a thief who steals time and a girl who helps him find the time he stole, has been published in a revised edition to commemorate its 50th anniversary.
It was first published in Germany in 1973 and won the German Youth Literature Prize the following year, in 1974.
Translated and published in 53 countries around the world, it is a record-breaking bestseller with over 12 million copies sold. Now, 50 years after its publication, it is considered one of the most important works of the 20th century and has become a classic of our time.
Since its publication in 1999 in Korea by Biryongso Co., Ltd. under an exclusive contract with the German publisher Tinemann, it has maintained its position as the best-selling children's book in Korea for the past 25 years, establishing itself as a must-read book of our time and a classic masterpiece of today.
"Momo," the masterpiece of Michael Ende, a master of fantasy literature, borrows the form of a mystical fairy tale that unfolds like a dream to sharply illuminate the world we live in, and is also called a fairy tale for adults, following in the footsteps of "The Little Prince."
This fantastical adventure story, which evokes fairytale-like nostalgia, is filled with profound insights into time, life, and relationships, and resonates deeply with children and adults of all generations.
It reminds us of the precious value of 'time', which is always and always given to everyone and is easily forgotten, and tells us the most essential truth about our 'life', which is made up of each and every moment, and the 'relationships' between people that fill it with warmth.
As time passes and technology advances, in today's increasingly hectic society, "Momo" illuminates the path to living as the master of one's own time and mind. It is a masterpiece of the century that will continue to breathe and give us new meaning, containing truths of life that will never fade.
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Part 1 Momo and Friends
Chapter 1: A Big City and a Little Girl
Chapter 2: A Great Talent and a Very Ordinary Fight
Chapter 3: Storm Play and Real Showers
Chapter 4: The Silent Old Man and the Spoken Young Man
Chapter 5: A Story for Many and a Story for Just One
Part 2: The Gray Gentlemen
Chapter 6: The sloppy calculations that fall flat
Chapter 7: Momo goes to find her friends, and an enemy comes to find her.
Chapter 8: Many Dreams and Some Doubts
Chapter 9: Good Meetings That Never Open and Bad Meetings That Open
Chapter 10: Fierce Pursuit and Leisurely Escape
Chapter 11: The Villains' Plot
Chapter 12: Momo Goes to the Origin of Time
Part 3: The Flower of Time
Chapter 13: A Day There, A Year Here
Chapter 14: Too Much Food, Too Short Answers
Chapter 15: Finding the Device and Losing It Again
Chapter 16: Poverty in the midst of plenty
Chapter 17: Great Fear and Greater Courage
Chapter 18: What if we look forward without looking back?
Chapter 19: Those Surrounded Must Make a Decision
Chapter 20: Pursuing Those Who Pursue
Chapter 21: The End Where Something New Begins
A brief backstory from the author
Michael Ende's thoughts on Momo
Translator's Note
Chapter 1: A Big City and a Little Girl
Chapter 2: A Great Talent and a Very Ordinary Fight
Chapter 3: Storm Play and Real Showers
Chapter 4: The Silent Old Man and the Spoken Young Man
Chapter 5: A Story for Many and a Story for Just One
Part 2: The Gray Gentlemen
Chapter 6: The sloppy calculations that fall flat
Chapter 7: Momo goes to find her friends, and an enemy comes to find her.
Chapter 8: Many Dreams and Some Doubts
Chapter 9: Good Meetings That Never Open and Bad Meetings That Open
Chapter 10: Fierce Pursuit and Leisurely Escape
Chapter 11: The Villains' Plot
Chapter 12: Momo Goes to the Origin of Time
Part 3: The Flower of Time
Chapter 13: A Day There, A Year Here
Chapter 14: Too Much Food, Too Short Answers
Chapter 15: Finding the Device and Losing It Again
Chapter 16: Poverty in the midst of plenty
Chapter 17: Great Fear and Greater Courage
Chapter 18: What if we look forward without looking back?
Chapter 19: Those Surrounded Must Make a Decision
Chapter 20: Pursuing Those Who Pursue
Chapter 21: The End Where Something New Begins
A brief backstory from the author
Michael Ende's thoughts on Momo
Translator's Note
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Into the book
The name was Momo, or something similar.
--- p.14
“As far as I can remember, I think I’ve always been there.”
--- p.17
"You shouldn't think about the entire road at once, okay? Just think about the next step you're about to take, the next breath you're about to take, the next shove you're about to make.
You just have to keep thinking about the next thing.
Then work becomes enjoyable.
That's what's important.
Then you can do your job well.
That's how it should be.
As you take each step forward, you will soon realize that you have swept away that long road.
I don't even know how I did it, and I'm not even out of breath.
That's what's important."
--- p.54
A large silver moon rose above the dark pines, casting a mysterious light on the rubble of the ruins.
Momo and Gigi sat side by side, looking up at the moon, without saying a word.
The two could clearly feel that they were immortal beings as long as that moment lasted.
--- p.79
We have calendars and clocks to measure time, but they don't really mean much.
As we all know, an hour can be like an endless eternity or like a fleeting moment.
It depends on what happens to us during this hour.
Time is life, and life is contained within our hearts.
--- p.83
But there are times when everything seems meaningless.
Everyone has moments like that.
--- p.85
"What on earth is 'truth'? The whole world is one long story, and we're all acting in it together."
--- p.151
“Once people know what death is, they will no longer be afraid of it.
And if you don't fear death, no one can steal your life.”
--- p.233
“I’m going to find you.”
--- p.294
Momo could clearly see, above all, that the device was sick, that it was sick to death.
--- p.302
Now Momo realized.
There are treasures in this world that, if you cannot share them with others, you will be ruined by owning them.
--- p.311
“The slower you go, the faster you get.”
--- p.339
“Now he doesn’t get angry or excited.
Neither happy nor sad.
Forgetting laughter and tears.
Then, that person becomes so cold that he or she cannot love anything or anyone.
The man walks around busily with a blank, ashen face.
It's the same as the gray gentleman.
The name of the disease is 'unbearable boredom.' Momo felt a chill down her spine.
--- p.14
“As far as I can remember, I think I’ve always been there.”
--- p.17
"You shouldn't think about the entire road at once, okay? Just think about the next step you're about to take, the next breath you're about to take, the next shove you're about to make.
You just have to keep thinking about the next thing.
Then work becomes enjoyable.
That's what's important.
Then you can do your job well.
That's how it should be.
As you take each step forward, you will soon realize that you have swept away that long road.
I don't even know how I did it, and I'm not even out of breath.
That's what's important."
--- p.54
A large silver moon rose above the dark pines, casting a mysterious light on the rubble of the ruins.
Momo and Gigi sat side by side, looking up at the moon, without saying a word.
The two could clearly feel that they were immortal beings as long as that moment lasted.
--- p.79
We have calendars and clocks to measure time, but they don't really mean much.
As we all know, an hour can be like an endless eternity or like a fleeting moment.
It depends on what happens to us during this hour.
Time is life, and life is contained within our hearts.
--- p.83
But there are times when everything seems meaningless.
Everyone has moments like that.
--- p.85
"What on earth is 'truth'? The whole world is one long story, and we're all acting in it together."
--- p.151
“Once people know what death is, they will no longer be afraid of it.
And if you don't fear death, no one can steal your life.”
--- p.233
“I’m going to find you.”
--- p.294
Momo could clearly see, above all, that the device was sick, that it was sick to death.
--- p.302
Now Momo realized.
There are treasures in this world that, if you cannot share them with others, you will be ruined by owning them.
--- p.311
“The slower you go, the faster you get.”
--- p.339
“Now he doesn’t get angry or excited.
Neither happy nor sad.
Forgetting laughter and tears.
Then, that person becomes so cold that he or she cannot love anything or anyone.
The man walks around busily with a blank, ashen face.
It's the same as the gray gentleman.
The name of the disease is 'unbearable boredom.' Momo felt a chill down her spine.
--- p.353
Publisher's Review
The book we all loved, "Momo," has returned in a wonderful new look after 25 years since its publication in Korea.
As the story begins with an old silver pocket watch that Ende received as a gift, the entire cover is covered in a softly sparkling silver pearl, and the original illustrations drawn by Ende himself are kept intact along with a sensuous design that fits the times.
The cover was also manufactured using a special process that helps prevent scratches and marks from remaining even after long-term storage.
Furthermore, this revised edition includes the manuscript of “Michael Ende’s Thoughts on Momo,” allowing readers to encounter Ende’s philosophy on various topics related to “Momo.”
There are secrets in the world that are very important, yet so commonplace.
Everyone is involved in this secret, everyone knows it, but few think deeply about it.
People usually take this secret for granted and don't find it strange at all.
The secret is time.
- From the text
◆ To all who have forgotten how to live in the present moment
Momo, the mysterious child who helps you find lost time
Momo, a small and strange child who lives on the outskirts of a large city, in the ruins of an old amphitheater, shares friendships with the townspeople and spends happy and fulfilling times with them.
Then one day, gray gentlemen in spider-web-colored suits and gray cars appear and steal time from people.
Momo, who has discovered the Time Thieves' plot, embarks on an adventure with Dr. Hora's turtle Cassiopeia to restore the lost time to her beloved friends.
The Gray Gentlemen present themselves as salesmen from a "time savings bank," dazzling people with "smart calculations" that break down each person's allotted life time into seconds.
Caring for an elderly mother, giving flowers to a lover, singing with friends, chatting with neighbors, and meditating before bed are all wastes of time, and we are encouraged to save time so that we can use the saved time freely later.
But the more people try to save time, the less time they have.
Where did all the time people saved to achieve something go? Why do we feel empty even as material wealth increases? Ende, a writer with a remarkable knack for illuminating the real world through fantasy and metaphor, has a masterpiece, "Momo," a metaphor for modern society itself. Momo's mystical adventures, as she leisurely escapes with Cassiopeia, a turtle capable of seeing exactly half an hour ahead, from the fierce pursuit of the gray gentlemen, hold the secret of time, the most important thing in life.
“Everyone has their own time.
“Time is alive only when it belongs to its true master.”
- In the text
A present that is set aside for some future time with the goal of wealth and success is never saved.
Who gives us, who live solely in the present moment, not in the past or the future, the leisure to gaze at the sky, admire flowers, gaze into each other's eyes, and ask each other how we are doing? Dr. Hora, the master of time, pours Momo a cup of chocolate tea and asks.
How you spend each moment given to you is entirely your choice, and each moment you fully focus on and feel with your heart is what builds up your life.
In today's world, where efficiency and usefulness are valued day by day, Momo helps all modern people, regardless of age, who live as if they are pressed for time to regain lost time.
“Just as we have eyes to see light and ears to hear sound, we have hearts to feel time.
All the time that is not felt with the heart disappears.
“Just as a blind person cannot see the beautiful colors of a rainbow, and a deaf person cannot hear the beautiful songs of birds.”
- From the text
◆ Listen to all the stories of the world with clear, big eyes
Momo, a lovely child with a warm heart who listens attentively
People who thought, "My life is a failure and has no meaning, I am completely insignificant, just one of millions of ordinary people who can be replaced at any time like a broken pot," came to Momo and poured out their hearts.
Then, while he was talking, he realized that he had been fundamentally mistaken.
I realized that there is not a single person in this world exactly like me, and that is why I am a precious being in this world in my own unique way.
Momo knew how to listen so attentively.
- In the text
Momo has a special talent.
It is the talent to listen with all your heart and sincerity.
I don't give hasty advice or counsel, I don't offer light comfort, and I don't make arbitrary judgments.
Just look at them with pure and clear eyes, listen with warm interest, and truly listen.
People who open up to Momo find their worries resolved and discover themselves.
When something happens, the villagers gather around Momo and say, “Anyway, go see Momo!”
Children engage in rich imaginative play with Momo.
Momo knows how to listen to other people's hearts, not just their voices.
Listening takes time and effort.
Momo is a lovely girl who is willing to give her time, the only asset she has, without sparing it.
On the other hand, those who do not know how to spend their time with others and are too busy talking about themselves will be in a hurry.
Momo is able to listen well because she lives fully as the master of her own time and can fully concentrate on the person in front of her who came to see her.
It makes us reflect on how much of our time and heart we give to others.
In a harsh, bleak, and gray world where relationships are fragmented and affection is lost due to increasing individualism, we learn the amazing power of listening through Momo.
Momo's shining courage as she overcomes her fears and goes on adventures for her beloved friends also stands out.
While it coldly portrays the reality of society, it also conveys the warm value of relationships where people care for each other, share their feelings, and communicate, and this heartwarming story fills our hearts with warmth.
"Momo" reminds us of the things we have forgotten and are losing, and gently guides us to what we should cherish and protect.
◆ Written for the child within us all
Michael Ende, a writer with a brilliant imagination
I write for the child within us all.
If not, what is worth writing about? And if not, what is writing about?
-From “Michael Ende’s Thoughts on Momo”
This revised edition includes the addition of "Michael Ende's Thoughts on Momo."
These are the first contents introduced in Korea, and they honestly contain the author's philosophy on various topics related to the work.
From the background of the creation of "Momo," the thoughts behind the idea, the concerns raised while drawing the cover and main illustrations, and even the reasons for writing, to the philosophy behind fantasy literature, there is a wealth of interesting and diverse reading material available.
You can also get a glimpse into the background and intention behind creating the charming characters, including the main character Momo, the Gray Gentlemen, Dr. Hora, and the turtle Cassiopeia.
In his lecture, “On Being Forever Childlike,” given at the Japan Children’s and Young Adults Book Council, Ende shares his thoughts on the “child within us all” who never loses the ability to wonder, question, and be passionate, the only reason he writes.
All my life I resisted becoming what people today would call a "proper adult."
I believe that this child lives inside everyone who has not yet become completely bored, who has not yet completely lost their creativity.
Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? What is the meaning of life? These are age-old questions children ask.
This child lives within us, completely independent of our outward age, whether we are nine or ninety.
This child never loses his ability to wonder, ask questions, and be excited.
-From “Michael Ende’s Thoughts on Momo”
As the story begins with an old silver pocket watch that Ende received as a gift, the entire cover is covered in a softly sparkling silver pearl, and the original illustrations drawn by Ende himself are kept intact along with a sensuous design that fits the times.
The cover was also manufactured using a special process that helps prevent scratches and marks from remaining even after long-term storage.
Furthermore, this revised edition includes the manuscript of “Michael Ende’s Thoughts on Momo,” allowing readers to encounter Ende’s philosophy on various topics related to “Momo.”
There are secrets in the world that are very important, yet so commonplace.
Everyone is involved in this secret, everyone knows it, but few think deeply about it.
People usually take this secret for granted and don't find it strange at all.
The secret is time.
- From the text
◆ To all who have forgotten how to live in the present moment
Momo, the mysterious child who helps you find lost time
Momo, a small and strange child who lives on the outskirts of a large city, in the ruins of an old amphitheater, shares friendships with the townspeople and spends happy and fulfilling times with them.
Then one day, gray gentlemen in spider-web-colored suits and gray cars appear and steal time from people.
Momo, who has discovered the Time Thieves' plot, embarks on an adventure with Dr. Hora's turtle Cassiopeia to restore the lost time to her beloved friends.
The Gray Gentlemen present themselves as salesmen from a "time savings bank," dazzling people with "smart calculations" that break down each person's allotted life time into seconds.
Caring for an elderly mother, giving flowers to a lover, singing with friends, chatting with neighbors, and meditating before bed are all wastes of time, and we are encouraged to save time so that we can use the saved time freely later.
But the more people try to save time, the less time they have.
Where did all the time people saved to achieve something go? Why do we feel empty even as material wealth increases? Ende, a writer with a remarkable knack for illuminating the real world through fantasy and metaphor, has a masterpiece, "Momo," a metaphor for modern society itself. Momo's mystical adventures, as she leisurely escapes with Cassiopeia, a turtle capable of seeing exactly half an hour ahead, from the fierce pursuit of the gray gentlemen, hold the secret of time, the most important thing in life.
“Everyone has their own time.
“Time is alive only when it belongs to its true master.”
- In the text
A present that is set aside for some future time with the goal of wealth and success is never saved.
Who gives us, who live solely in the present moment, not in the past or the future, the leisure to gaze at the sky, admire flowers, gaze into each other's eyes, and ask each other how we are doing? Dr. Hora, the master of time, pours Momo a cup of chocolate tea and asks.
How you spend each moment given to you is entirely your choice, and each moment you fully focus on and feel with your heart is what builds up your life.
In today's world, where efficiency and usefulness are valued day by day, Momo helps all modern people, regardless of age, who live as if they are pressed for time to regain lost time.
“Just as we have eyes to see light and ears to hear sound, we have hearts to feel time.
All the time that is not felt with the heart disappears.
“Just as a blind person cannot see the beautiful colors of a rainbow, and a deaf person cannot hear the beautiful songs of birds.”
- From the text
◆ Listen to all the stories of the world with clear, big eyes
Momo, a lovely child with a warm heart who listens attentively
People who thought, "My life is a failure and has no meaning, I am completely insignificant, just one of millions of ordinary people who can be replaced at any time like a broken pot," came to Momo and poured out their hearts.
Then, while he was talking, he realized that he had been fundamentally mistaken.
I realized that there is not a single person in this world exactly like me, and that is why I am a precious being in this world in my own unique way.
Momo knew how to listen so attentively.
- In the text
Momo has a special talent.
It is the talent to listen with all your heart and sincerity.
I don't give hasty advice or counsel, I don't offer light comfort, and I don't make arbitrary judgments.
Just look at them with pure and clear eyes, listen with warm interest, and truly listen.
People who open up to Momo find their worries resolved and discover themselves.
When something happens, the villagers gather around Momo and say, “Anyway, go see Momo!”
Children engage in rich imaginative play with Momo.
Momo knows how to listen to other people's hearts, not just their voices.
Listening takes time and effort.
Momo is a lovely girl who is willing to give her time, the only asset she has, without sparing it.
On the other hand, those who do not know how to spend their time with others and are too busy talking about themselves will be in a hurry.
Momo is able to listen well because she lives fully as the master of her own time and can fully concentrate on the person in front of her who came to see her.
It makes us reflect on how much of our time and heart we give to others.
In a harsh, bleak, and gray world where relationships are fragmented and affection is lost due to increasing individualism, we learn the amazing power of listening through Momo.
Momo's shining courage as she overcomes her fears and goes on adventures for her beloved friends also stands out.
While it coldly portrays the reality of society, it also conveys the warm value of relationships where people care for each other, share their feelings, and communicate, and this heartwarming story fills our hearts with warmth.
"Momo" reminds us of the things we have forgotten and are losing, and gently guides us to what we should cherish and protect.
◆ Written for the child within us all
Michael Ende, a writer with a brilliant imagination
I write for the child within us all.
If not, what is worth writing about? And if not, what is writing about?
-From “Michael Ende’s Thoughts on Momo”
This revised edition includes the addition of "Michael Ende's Thoughts on Momo."
These are the first contents introduced in Korea, and they honestly contain the author's philosophy on various topics related to the work.
From the background of the creation of "Momo," the thoughts behind the idea, the concerns raised while drawing the cover and main illustrations, and even the reasons for writing, to the philosophy behind fantasy literature, there is a wealth of interesting and diverse reading material available.
You can also get a glimpse into the background and intention behind creating the charming characters, including the main character Momo, the Gray Gentlemen, Dr. Hora, and the turtle Cassiopeia.
In his lecture, “On Being Forever Childlike,” given at the Japan Children’s and Young Adults Book Council, Ende shares his thoughts on the “child within us all” who never loses the ability to wonder, question, and be passionate, the only reason he writes.
All my life I resisted becoming what people today would call a "proper adult."
I believe that this child lives inside everyone who has not yet become completely bored, who has not yet completely lost their creativity.
Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? What is the meaning of life? These are age-old questions children ask.
This child lives within us, completely independent of our outward age, whether we are nine or ninety.
This child never loses his ability to wonder, ask questions, and be excited.
-From “Michael Ende’s Thoughts on Momo”
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: March 29, 2024
- Format: Hardcover book binding method guide
- Page count, weight, size: 428 pages | 732g | 142*223*30mm
- ISBN13: 9788949139999
- ISBN10: 8949139995
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