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Nominated for 2003 Eisner Award in the category for Best Writer/Artist.
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!Enlightenment by Way of the SwordReal-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential warrior philosopher, Musashi authored A Book of Five Rings, a theoretical guide to military strategy still used today. 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.Musashi sets out for Nara intent on challenging the warrior monks of legendary Hôzôin Temple. But will Musashi's growing feelings for his childhood friend Otsû prove to be a fatal distraction in his match against In'ei, the austere master of Hôzôin's deadly spear technique? Takehiko Inoue's Vagabond is loosely based on the novel Musashi, Eiji Yoshikawa's fictional account of the life of Miyamoto Musashi. This classic samurai tale has been adapted into numerous television series and films, including an Academy Award-winning movie. In his own version, Inoue approaches the pinnacle of manga artistry with richly detailed line art and a lyrical, fast-paced narrative. An international bestseller, this must-read manga is now available in a VIZBIG Edition: three of the original graphic novel releases collected into one volume, featuring color artwork, updated text and bonus content. | | | Features: | |
• ISBN13: 9781421522449
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Takehiko Inoue | | Paperback:
| 632 pages | | Publisher:
| VIZ Media LLC | | Publication Date:
| December 16, 2008 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1421522446 | | Package Length:
| 8.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.75 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 8 reviews |
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 Taming the SavageNov 01, 2009
The second volume Takezo returns to his hometown once he loses Matahachi to his miss deeds. Takezo is confronted by the towns corrupt samurai protector and his men. They try to hunt and kill him. We me Matahatchi's fiance and she is a childhood friend of Takezo as well. The samurai that hunts Takeso is a failure and a local monk named Takuan starts helping everyone and moving the story along. He is the most lovable manga character I've witnessed in a while. I have a itching suspicion he will end up to be a bad guy though, that's usually how manga works. Anyway, Takuan catches Takezo in his own way and Takezo is reformed in a grueling way. The volume ends with Takezo's release.
The second volume is vastly improved on in the art department. This manga is like reading a fine art book. Most of the frames almost look like portraits or paintings. It's really realistic looking. This is probably the most mature manga I've ever read.
To quote Wikipedia:
"Vagabond is a fictional retelling of the life of Miyamoto Musashi, often referred to as the "Sword Saint" - perhaps the most famous and successful of Japan's sword fighters."
This is a good read for people that like action manga, people that like samurai manga/sword fighting manga, or people that are Japanese history
Bigger the BetterMay 30, 2009
This is the 3rd volume in the series which includes 7th,8th,9th volumes in it. It is slightly bigger than the regular manga version. If you are a fan of the series or starting to read it this version is better for you (cost efficient). Story line is very good based on a real character (Miyamoto Musashi) , drawings are very elaborate and action packed. Samurai Trilogy Box Set - Criterion Collection this set is also about the same story line thought manga is much more detailed movies are classics and acting is top notch.
Now I'm hooked.Feb 26, 2009
Bought 1-3 in separate manga editions, but bought this one on the strength of those showings. I'm going to continue with the series and the format because they both deliver.
Swooosh !!Jan 15, 2009
Tis' the story of the ichiban swordsman in all of Japan. Partake in it and it will carry you away into the days of Fuedal Japan and into the mind-set of legendary SWORD-SAINT... Miyamoto Musashi
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A manga for a legendJan 04, 2007
Takehiko Inoue continues on the same high level with this episode of the life of Musashi. Althoug it tends to be a little to long to tell the life of one of his main contenders(7 volumes). For as much interesting as Sasaki Kojiro's life could be, this is a story about Musashi. That's why I'm not giving a five star rating.
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