Japanese Swords : Cultural Icons of a Nation
Author(s): Colin M. Roach
Author Colin M. Roach collaborated with top-level artisans, historians, and martial arts experts to create a unique, in-depth study of these magnificent weapons from a historical, iconographical, and technological perspective. In addition to a foreword by seventh degree iaido black belt Nicklaus Suino and a sidebar by Mukansa-level polisher Abe Kazunori, "Japanese Swords"includes rare looks into the world of Mukansa-level swordsmiths Kawachi Kunihira and Gassan Sadatoshi. Complemented by hundreds of stunning high-resolution photos and a DVD, "Japanese Swords"is a must-have addition to any Japanophile's library.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Tuttle Shokai Inc
- : Tuttle Shokai Inc
- : Contains Hardback and DVD
- : 1.338
- : 01 December 2010
- : 305mm X 229mm X 23mm
- : Japan
- : 01 February 2011
- : books
Special Fields
- : Colin M. Roach
- : Mixed media product
- : 623.441
- : 240
- : Approx 300 Illustrations