Japanese Swords Cultural Icons of a Nation: The History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword (WITH DVD)

Roach, Colin M.

ISBN 10: 4805313315 / ISBN 13: 9784805313312

Edité par Tuttle Publishing, Rutland, VT, 2014

176 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Remainder mark top fore-edge. Note: Light bump to lower right corner front cover along with fading to the spine. (WITH DVD) This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding. N° de réf. du vendeur 088056

Synopsis :

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

À propos de l'auteur: Colin M. Roach, M.Ed. lives in the high mountains of Utah with his wife and three sons. He is a private school administrator with expertise in the areas of differentiated teaching and learning, and a member of the All Kinds of Minds Institute's national teaching faculty. Mr. Roach is an avid student of Japanese history, culture, and martial arts. Four generations of familial connection to Japan have fueled Mr. Roach's passionate study of Japan's archetypal warrior culture. In addition to his academic study of sword-related symbolism, he has trained with some of the top teachers of aikido and iaido in Japan and America. He holds the ranks of Youdan (4th degree) in iado and Sandan (3rd degree) in aikido. He also holds the teaching title ""Shidoin" in both arts. Mr. Roach often travels to teach sword-related symbolism, traditional Japanese swordsmanship, the etiquette involved when handling a Japanese sword, and iado's role in cultural preservation.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Japanese Swords Cultural Icons of a Nation: ...
Éditeur : Tuttle Publishing, Rutland, VT
Date d'édition : 2014
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Very Good