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Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 5
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 5
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Authors and Contributors |
Created by Takehiko Inoue
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By (author) Takehiko Inoue
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Series | Vagabond VIZBIG Edition |
Series part Volume No. |
5
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:624 | Dimensions(mm): Height 219,Width 146 |
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Category/Genre | Graphic novels: Manga |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781421522470
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Classifications | Dewey:741.5 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
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Imprint |
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
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Publication Date |
6 November 2014 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Three volumes in one! A prestige treatment of Inoue's epic samurai series with bonus content, color pages, storyboard samples and more! Real-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential warrior-philosopher, Musashi authored A Book of Five Rings, a classic treatise in the canon of world philosophy and military strategy. But the path to enlightenment is an endless journey, and to get there through violent means--by way of the sword--makes mere survival an even greater challenge. Glimmering Waves In a remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of a reclusive old man who has all but renounced the ways of the world. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojiro--the legendary archrival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoue's unique take on this enigmatic figure lays the foundation for his fictional account of the most famous rivalry in Japanese history.
Author Biography
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.
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