Japanese Swords : Cultural Icons Of A Nation

Author: Colin M. Roach

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Price : 80.00 NZD
ISBN : 9784805310359
Publisher : Tuttle Shokai Inc
Imprint : Tuttle Shokai Inc
Contained items : Contains Hardback and DVD
Weight (g) : 1.338
Publication date : 01 December 2010
Dimensions : 305mm X 229mm X 23mm
Produced in : Japan
RRP : 80.0
Availability date : 01 February 2011
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Dewey classification : 623.441
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Pages : 240
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Illustrations : Approx 300 Illustrations
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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.

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