Man and his Symbols, edited by C.G. Jung

The book is conceived and edited by Jung. As his only book for laymen, it is considered the standard introduction book to Jungian ideas.

Chapter 1 "Approaching the unconscious" is the only chapter written by Jung, but it is pretty elementary.
Chapter 2 "Ancient myths and modern man" is the most substantial chapter, and I read it twice. Yes, it is more like written from the author's unconcious -- Jia said that that's the typical style of Jung's writing.
Chapter 3 "The process of individuation" is quite easy to follow. Its concept is similar to Chinese idea of "oneness of heaven/nature and man".
Chapter 4 "Symbolism in the visual arts" is a little boring to me.
Chapter 5 "Symbols in an individual analysis" describes a series of (visioning) dreams of a particular patient, which is most interesting. But many of its analyses are very stretching, which is typical in this book (and in Jung's other books, as I was told).

This book is more broader then "Analytical Psychology: Its Theory and Practice". Although both are excellent readings, I consider the latter better because it is full of great sights from Jung.

I recommend the hardcover edition which has beautiful color pictures.

Hardcover. Published by Anchor Press. ISBN 0385052219.