{"product_id":"secrets-of-the-ninja-isbn-9781583948644","title":"Secrets of the Ninja","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBronze Medal Winner, 10th International Manga Awards \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis historically grounded manga follows the ninja Nagata Saburo as he teaches his son, Hisaaki, the weapons, secret tactics, and values of the ninja. Based on the real-life writings of the famous ninja Hattori Hanzo, \u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e combines a familiar coming-of-age story with a historically accurate background of political intrigue and Sengoku-period Japanese culture. As Hisaaki grows from boy to man, Wilson skillfully interweaves real lessons, weapons, and skills used by ninja in feudal Japan, depicted with detail by artist Akiko Shimojima. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of the tactics Saburo teaches to his son are drawn from the Shinobi Hiden, the most famous of the \"ninja scrolls\" written by Hattori Hanzo, general to the warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu and one of the most famous warriors in Japan. These scrolls provided practical instruction for professional ninja, but they also provide insightful theories of social relationships and human interaction, studying the nature of deception, falsehood, and self-protection. An extensive supplementary section written by Antony Cummins provides fascinating details on these scrolls and their practical lessons. Accessible, insightful, and exciting, \u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Ninja \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect introduction to the world of samurai and shinobi warfare.SEAN MICHAEL WILSON is a Harvey- and Eisner-award-nominated comic book writer who has authored more than a dozen graphic novels and manga comics, including adaptations of \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Five Rings\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe 47 Ronin. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is also the editor of the critically acclaimed anthology \u003ci\u003eAX: A Collection of Alternative Manga\u003c\/i\u003e (one of \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e's \"Best Ten Books of 2010\"). Originally from Scotland, he now lives in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAKIKO SHIMOJIMA is a comic and manga artist from Tokyo, Japan. A teacher of digital comics art at a school in Tokyo, she is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe 47 Ronin\u003c\/i\u003e and has contributed work to many other publications.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANTONY CUMMINS is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Traditions of the Shinobi \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTrue Path of the Ninja, \u003c\/i\u003eamong other books\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e He has also worked as a historical consultant on TV documentaries such as \u003ci\u003eNinja Shadow Warriors\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSamurai Head Hunters\u003c\/i\u003e. More information can be found at his website, www.natori.co.uk.","brand":"Blue Snake Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233538158821,"sku":"NP9781583948644","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781583948644.jpg?v=1767736284","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/secrets-of-the-ninja-isbn-9781583948644","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}