Japanese Swords: Cultural Icons of a Nation: The History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword
ISBN-13:
9784805310359
ISBN-10:
4805310359
Edition:
Hardcover with DVD
Author:
Colin M. Roach
Publication date:
2010
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
Format:
Hardcover
176 pages
Category:
Criticism
,
Arts History & Criticism
,
Japan
,
Asian History
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ISBN-13:
9784805310359
ISBN-10:
4805310359
Edition:
Hardcover with DVD
Author:
Colin M. Roach
Publication date:
2010
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
Format:
Hardcover
176 pages
Category:
Criticism
,
Arts History & Criticism
,
Japan
,
Asian History
Summary
Japanese Swords: Cultural Icons of a Nation: The History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword (ISBN-13: 9784805310359 and ISBN-10: 4805310359), written by authors
Colin M. Roach, was published by Tuttle Publishing in 2010.
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Description
Author Colin M. Roach collaborated with top-level artisans, historians, and martial arts experts to create a unique, in-depth study of these magnificent weapons from a historical, iconographical, and technological perspective. In addition to a foreword by seventh degree iaido black belt Nicklaus Suino and a sidebar by Mukansa-level polisher Abe Kazunori, Japanese Swords includes rare looks into the world of Mukansa-level swordsmiths Kawachi Kunihira and Gassan Sadatoshi. Complemented by hundreds of stunning high-resolution photos and a DVD, Japanese Swords is a must-have addition to any Japanophile's library.
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