Format: Paperback / softback
Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher - the most celebrated samurai of all time! Shinmen Takezo is destined to become the legendary sword-saint, Miyamoto Musashi - perhaps the most renowned samurai of all time. For now, Takezo is a cold-hearted killer, who will take on anyone in mortal combat to make a name for himself. This is the journey of a wild young brute who strives to reach enlightenment by way of the sword - fighting on the edge of death.
CONTRIBUTORS: Takehiko Inoue
EAN: 9781421520544
COUNTRY: United States
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WEIGHT: 1225 g
HEIGHT: 219 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
DATE PUBLISHED: 2014-07-03
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GENRE: COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Manga / Historical Fiction, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Manga / Action & Adventure, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Literary
WIDTH: 146 cm
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Manga and East Asian style / tradition comic books
Takehiko Inoue is the creator of one of the most popular manga of all time, Slam Dunk, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He followed that series up with two titles lauded by critics and fans alike—Vagabond, a fictional account of the life of Miyamoto Musashi, and Real, a manga about wheelchair basketball. Inoue is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Tezuka Osamu Culture Award and the Media Arts Festival Award. In addition to his work on manga, Inoue has worked on television commercials, character designs for video games, and is the founder of a scholarship to foster Japanese basketball talent.
