Secrets of the Ninja

The Shinobi Teachings of Hattori Hanzo

Sean Michael Wilson, Antony Cummins, MA, Akiko Shimojima , Akiko Shimojima

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Blue Snake Books
15 July 2015

Graphic novels: Manga

This graphic novel drawing from the writings of the famous samurai Hattori Hanzo will be a hit among comic and manga fans as well as those interested in Japanese martial arts, culture, history, and philosophy.

Bronze Medal Winner, 10th International Manga Awards

This 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,Secrets of the Ninjacombines 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.

All 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,Secrets of the Ninjais the perfect introduction to the world of samurai and shinobi warfare.

By: Sean Michael Wilson, Antony Cummins, MA
Illustrated by: Akiko Shimojima, Akiko Shimojima
Imprint: Blue Snake Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN: 9781583948644
ISBN 10: 1583948643
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 15 July 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

SEAN MICHAEL WILSON isa Harvey- and Eisner-award-nominated comic book writer who has authored morethan a dozen graphic novels and manga comics, including adaptations ofThe Book of Five RingsandThe 47 Ronin.He is also the editor of the critically acclaimed anthologyAX- A Collection of Alternative Manga(one ofPublishers Weekly's ""Best Ten Books of 2010""). Originally from Scotland, he now lives in Japan. AKIKO 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 ofThe 47 Roninand has contributed work to many other publications. ANTONY CUMMINS is the author of The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi andTrue Path of the Ninja, among other books. He has also worked as a historical consultant on TV documentaries such asNinja Shadow Warriors and Samurai Head Hunters. More information can be found at his website, www.natori.co.uk.