Jwrussell Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 I hope this is the right place to post this. I've searched and not found threads on this surprisingly. Does anyone have some suggestions on Samurai related fiction? Historical fiction or "fantasy" fiction that is still strongly rooted in Samurai history. Beyond the obvious Shogun series. I am currently rereading Matsuoka's Otori series. Quote
16k Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 I really liked the Matsuyama Kaze trilogy. I have others waiting to be read like the blade of the courtesans. Quote
Greg F Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 John who wrote the Musashi book you mentioned please? Cheers. Greg Quote
Mark S. Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 For purely entertainment, I recommend "Child of Vengeance" and "Sword of Honor" both written by David Kirk. Fictional accounts of Musashi's life. "Child of Vengeance" is the first book. Surprisingly, I found them both at a Dollar Tree store, so cost was nothing! Quote
suketaka Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 Hello, i recommend "Samurai fiction" on DVD!!! Best regards Michael Quote
Teimei Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 John who wrote the Musashi book you mentioned please? Cheers. Greg Eiji Yoshikawa, who also wrote "Taiko". If you like manga, try "Vagabond" by Takehiko Inoue. regards, 1 Quote
16k Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 Eiji Yoshikawa, who also wrote "Taiko". If you like manga, try "Vagabond" by Takehiko Inoue. regards, That manga is a real masterpiece! 1 Quote
Peter Bleed Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 With no hint of modesty, let me suggest that National Treasure by ME includes reference to the samurai era as well as to the history of sword collecting. It is also available on Amazon for only a couple of bucks. Peter Bleed 1 Quote
myochin Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 Taiko is an excellent book to read, but its a BIG book. Otherwise, books by author Laura Joh Rowland are also very good: Black LotusBundori (17th C. Thriller)Red ChrysanthemumShinjuThe Assasin's TouchThe Cloud PavilionThe concubine's tattooThe Samurai's wifeThe Snow Empress (Sano Ichiro series)The way of the traitor Paul Quote
Jwrussell Posted January 24, 2019 Author Report Posted January 24, 2019 With no hint of modesty, let me suggest that National Treasure by ME includes reference to the samurai era as well as to the history of sword collecting. It is also available on Amazon for only a couple of bucks. Peter Bleed Already on my “wish list” to be bought next. Quote
Jwrussell Posted January 24, 2019 Author Report Posted January 24, 2019 Thanks to all. Lots to check out here. Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted January 25, 2019 Report Posted January 25, 2019 With no hint of modesty, let me suggest that National Treasure by ME includes reference to the samurai era as well as to the history of sword collecting. It is also available on Amazon for only a couple of bucks. My copy just arrived this afternoon, Peter, & I'm looking forward to reading it. Quote
raynor Posted January 25, 2019 Report Posted January 25, 2019 I second the Vagabond manga. I'm happy there is stuff like that out there so that I can still enjoy "comics" as an adult.. although for this work the term graphical novel fits better then a comic, the art is pleasing as well. Quote
16k Posted January 25, 2019 Report Posted January 25, 2019 Speaking of manga, one should not forget the absolutely brilliant and captivating Lone Wolf and Cub (can be enjoyed in manga, movies and TV series format) Quote
Brian Posted January 25, 2019 Report Posted January 25, 2019 Peter, is there an ePub version of your book for sale anywhere, or only .mobi (Kindle)I would prefer not to have to convert formats, and use ePub exclusively. Quote
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