Samurai/nihonto-Related Fiction?

[Jwrussell]

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.

[PNSSHOGUN]

"Musashi" is a great read.

[16k]

I really liked the Matsuyama Kaze trilogy. I have others waiting to be read like the blade of the courtesans.

[Greg F]

John who wrote the Musashi book you mentioned please? Cheers.

 

Greg

[Mark S.]

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!

[suketaka]

Hello,

 

i recommend "Samurai fiction" on DVD!!!

 

Best regards

 

Michael

[Teimei]

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,

[16k]

Eiji Yoshikawa, who also wrote "Taiko".

 

If you like manga, try "Vagabond" by Takehiko Inoue.

 

 

regards,

That manga is a real masterpiece!

[Peter Bleed]

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

[myochin]

Taiko is an excellent book to read, but its a BIG book.

 

Otherwise, books by author Laura Joh Rowland are also very good:

Black Lotus
Bundori (17th C. Thriller)
Red Chrysanthemum
Shinju
The Assasin's Touch
The Cloud Pavilion
The concubine's tattoo
The Samurai's wife
The Snow Empress (Sano Ichiro series)
The way of the traitor

 

Paul

[Jwrussell]

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.

[Jwrussell]

Thanks to all. Lots to check out here.

[Ken-Hawaii]

 

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.

[raynor]

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.

[16k]

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)

[Brian]

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.