Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai (The Way of the Warrior Series)

Kodansha International, Tokyo, 2002. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: Illustrated. Foreword and introduction by author, notes, names, places and words and bibliography. Black coloured end pages. At the beginning the text there are a couple of black-and-white photographs and reproductions of calligraphy. Rust coloured boards with black coloured illustration; with, black coloured back strip and within that black coloration rust coloured titles. Illustrated dustwrapper with yellow and red coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Quoting the front fold over panel blurb " ...Hagakure ('In the Shadow of Leaves') is a manual for the samurai classes consisting of a series of short anecdotes and reflections that give both insight and instruction in the philosophy and code of behaviour that foster the true spirit of Bushido – the Way of the Warrior." Rubbing of the book corners and softening of the back strip edges. Creasing of the dustwrapper edges and rubbing of the panels. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [12], 7 - 179, [7] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Philosophy; Japan; Military & Warfare. ISBN: 4770029160. ISBN/EAN: 9784770029164. Inventory No: 0291008. . 9784770029164