Five Rings Illustrated

The Classic Text on Mastery in Swordsmanship, Leadership and Conflict: A New Translation

Miyamoto Musashi author Maisy Hatchard translator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Amber Books Ltd

Published:14th Jun '22

Should be back in stock very soon

Five Rings Illustrated cover

An illustrated classic Japanese work on mastery in swordsmanship, leadership and conflict in a beautiful traditional Chinese binding

Written around 1645, Miyamoto Musashi’s Five Rings is an illustrated new modern translation of a classic Japanese work on mastery in swordsmanship, leadership and conflict produced using beautiful traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques and including 75 images.

Strategy is the craft of a warrior – Miyamoto Musashi
Written around 1645, Miyamoto Musashi’s Five Rings is a classic Japanese work on mastery in swordsmanship, leadership and conflict. Musashi was a swordsman, philosopher and strategist, and today his work remains of influence not only in the realm of martial arts but in the business world, too.
Musashi’s no-nonsense approach to the martial arts and combat includes eliminating technical flourishes, understanding that technique should simply be understood as defeating your opponent, and appreciating that the same qualities apply in both small- scale and large-scale conflicts. Repeatedly, he stresses the importance of learning through practice, rather than merely reading about them.
Produced using beautiful traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques, Five Rings Illustrated is presented in an exquisite illustrated edition with a brand new modern translation.

ISBN: 9781838862176

Dimensions: 265mm x 196mm x 30mm

Weight: 1220g

160 pages