Bushido

The Soul of the Samurai (GN)

Inazo Nitobe, Sean Michael Wilson, Akiko Shimojima , Sean Michael Wilson

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Shambhala
29 August 2016

A graphic novel version of the classic book that first introduced Westerners to the samurai ethos.

A graphic novel version of the classic book that first introduced Westerners to the samurai ethos.

This graphic novel version of the cult classicBushidobrings the timeless secrets of the samurai to life. Originally published in 1905,Bushidowas the first book to introduce Westerners to the samurai ethos. Written by Inazo Nitobe, one of the foremost Japanese authors and educators of the time, it describes the characteristics and virtues that are associated with bushido-honor, courage, justice, loyalty, self-control-and explains the philosophy behind how samurai were educated and trained; the connection between the sword and the samurai; seppuku; and the position of women in samurai culture; among other themes. To this day,Bushidois considered a must-read for anyone who wants to understanding the soul of Japan and navigate their world with integrity and honor.

By: Inazo Nitobe
Illustrated by: Akiko Shimojima
Adapted by: Sean Michael Wilson, Sean Michael Wilson
Imprint: Shambhala
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 255g
ISBN: 9781611802108
ISBN 10: 1611802105
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 29 August 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

SEAN MICHAEL WILSON is a Harvey- and Eisner-award-nominated comic book writer from Scotland, who lives in Japan. He has had more than a dozen books published by a variety of US, UK, and Japanese publishers, and he often works with Japanese and Chinese artists on manga-style books, such as <i>Hagakure</i> and <i>Yakuza Moon</i>. AKIKO SHIMOJIMA is a comic artist from Tokyo, Japan, who started her career as a university student in the US. Her comics have been published by a number of Japanese and US companies. In 2011, she drew two strips for charitable book projects from the US and the UK to benefit the victims of the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan.