Drawing the Samurai Sword
"There are so many good things to say about this book. The author's love of swordsmanship shines through the text. He wants the reader to appreciate the sword as both the instrument of combat that it is, as well as the art piece it paradoxically also is. There are many intricate drawings, which illustrate many of the nuances of the katana. The latest edition does add some very nice color photos in the middle, that help by adding to the story. I think if you have any kind of initial interest in any of the Japanese swords systems: kenjutsu, kendo, or iaido, then this should be a book on your shelf." -- Jaredd Wilson, Martial Thoughts
To the Japanese, the sword is a spiritual weapon. It possesses a particular divinity, reflecting the soul of its maker, owner, and user. Around its mystical powers has grown the centuries-old ritual and practice of Samurai swordsmanship which is still avidly practiced today as is a fascinating and intricate martial art. Les mer
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Tuttle Publishing
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9780804850087
- Utgivelsesår
- 2018
- Format
- 23 x 15 cm
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"There are so many good things to say about this book. The author's love of swordsmanship shines through the text. He wants the reader to appreciate the sword as both the instrument of combat that it is, as well as the art piece it paradoxically also is. There are many intricate drawings, which illustrate many of the nuances of the katana. The latest edition does add some very nice color photos in the middle, that help by adding to the story. I think if you have any kind of initial interest in any of the Japanese swords systems: kenjutsu, kendo, or iaido, then this should be a book on your shelf." -- Jaredd Wilson, Martial Thoughts