{"product_id":"hagakureisbn-9784770031204","title":"Hagakure","description":"Based on William Scott Wilson's definitive translation, adapted by scriptwriter and comic book\/manga author Sean Wilson, and with lively drawings by well-known illustrator Chie Kutsuwada, this first-ever graphic treatment of what's considered the most influential of all samurai treatises is sure to delight manga fans, martial arts enthusiasts, and students of Japanese culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReminiscent of The Arabian Nights in structure, \u003ci\u003eHagakure\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of tales and anecdotes that offer instruction and insight into the philosophy and code of behavior that foster the true spirit of Bushido—the Way of the Warrior. A young, upcoming samurai seeks the advice of an older, seasoned warrior who has become a Zen monk. The ambitious young samurai humbly begs to learn from the old master, who consents. So begins a series of eventful meetings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt each sitting. the master tells his young student tales of samurai past. Tales of famous warriors are recited, as well as ignoble gaffs. With brutal, unrelenting samurai justice, wrongs are righted and judgment is enacted. With each incident, the young novice learns what it means to be a samurai. Learns what courage and right thought are. Learns the harsh realities and subtle wisdom of his age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWriter Sean Wilson and illustrator Chie Kutsuwada both bring ample experience in the genre to this project. And, as an added bonus, William Scott Wilson, the translator of the original Kodansha International version of the book, provides an illuminating Afterword.\u003cb\u003eSean Michael Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e has written a number of new and forthcoming comics and manga books and has also edited \u003ci\u003eAX: Alternative Manga\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of cutting-edge Japanese manga in English. He lives in Japan but travels abroad frequently to attend comics, manga and anime conventions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChie Kutsuwada\u003c\/b\u003e is the respected manga artist of Shakespeare's \u003ci\u003eAs You Like It\u003c\/i\u003e and other works. She has lectured and taught manga workshops around Britain at such venues as Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum and the British Library. She lives in the U.K.","brand":"Kodansha International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303413305573,"sku":"NP9784770031204","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9784770031204.jpg?v=1730754212","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hagakureisbn-9784770031204","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}