The Book of Five Rings (Illustrated Edition)
A Classic Text of Strategy and Discipline with Original Illustrations by Lew Hartman
$37.96
- Hardcover
52 pages
- Release Date
3 April 2018
Summary
A foundational work of martial philosophy and strategy, presenting Miyamoto Musashi’s disciplined approach to the Way of the warrior. Written in the seventeenth century, The Book of Five Rings distills Musashi’s lifelong study of combat, perception, and mental clarity into a structured philosophy of action. Moving beyond technique, the text examines timing, awareness, adaptability, and the cultivation of an unshakable inner state. Its influence extends far beyond …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781515422761 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1515422763 |
| Author: | Miyamoto Musashi, Lew Hartman |
| Publisher: | Illustrated Books |
| Imprint: | Illustrated Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 52 |
| Release Date: | 3 April 2018 |
| Weight: | 245g |
| Dimensions: | 6mm x 152mm x 229mm |
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Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi (c. 1584-1645) was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, and philosopher, widely regarded as one of the greatest martial artists in history. Undefeated in more than sixty duels, Musashi developed a distinctive two-sword technique and a broader philosophy of strategy that emphasized timing, adaptability, and mental discipline. The Book of Five Rings, written near the end of his life, remains his most influential work and continues to be studied in fields ranging from martial arts to business and leadership. Lew Hartman is an illustrator whose work draws on historical, symbolic, and atmospheric elements to interpret classic texts. His illustrations for The Book of Five Rings are designed to complement Musashi’s philosophy through restrained composition and evocative imagery, emphasizing clarity, tension, and the disciplined aesthetic associated with the samurai tradition.
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