| | |  | SHOP BY TYPE | Home » » Vagabond, Vol. 29 | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | 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! Musashi is at the greatest crossroads of his life. After surviving his single-handed battle against the seventy men of the Yoshioka Clan, Musashi is left with an injury that could mean the end of his sword-fighting days. Could this mean he will escape from the spiral of death and killing that has been at the very center of his being for so long, or will the way of the sword be too tempting for him to walk away from. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Takehiko Inoue | | Paperback:
| 200 pages | | Publisher:
| VIZ Media LLC | | Publication Date:
| May 19, 2009 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1421531488 | | Product Length:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.7 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.6 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.67 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.55 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.01 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 3 reviews |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great example of Manga storytelling!Jun 08, 2009
By A. Lung
"Sketching Supplies Scholar"
This latest issue in the Vagabond saga does not disappoint. While fairly light in sword fighting action (a welcomed respite after the hectic pace of previous issues), this volume is quite rich with the character development of the entire cast, the continued spiritual growth of Musashi, further disclosure of Takuan's background and motivations, and the unfolding of the parallel tale of Kojiro. Master storyteller Inoue Takehiko is at his best artistically painting a richly detailed picture of Feudal Japan. Quite a satisfying installment in this superbly polished series.
PhilosophicalDec 01, 2010
By setlib
Musashi has been imprisoned in Nijo castle (supposedly for his own protection) and the monk Takuan tries hard to convince him to give up the sword and settle down with Otsu, saying, "A sword needs a sheath. A sharp sword that is always drawn turns everyone into an enemy. If you don't have a place to put it away, then one day for sure you'll end up hurting yourself." When Musashi struggles to see past his own self-centered vanity, Takuan muses about destiny and fate, describing his epiphany about the infinite nature of humanity. Finally Musashi is inspired to understand how his sword connects him to the infinite in a spiritual manner. Interspersed with this philosophy are episodes with Kojiro as he duels a new opponent, and Otsu's struggle with her feelings about Musashi. While Vagabond always touches on the philosophy of violence, this volume in particular holds some revelations for the careful reader.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
awesomeNov 05, 2009
By Juan C. Garcia
"Hanzo1973"
vagabond graphics will tranport you to the core of samurai times...its principals are timeless though...
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