THE ARMOUR BOOK IN
HONCHO-GUNKIKO
Arai Hakuseki (1964)
This is the armor complement to
The Sword and
Samé as both are translations from the Honcho-Gunkiko, an influential
early reference of Japanese military arms and equipment. The original work was
responsible for the revival of classical construction in armor between 1750 and
1860. In short, this is an important book that both details armor and was written
specifically for a samurai audience. This edition is accompanied by 38 plates and 44
illustrations.
132 pages, 7½ x 10" hardcover
$250.00 |
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JAPANESE ARMOUR:
An illustrated guide to the work of the Myochin and Saotome Families from the 15th
to the 20th Century
J.L.Anderson (1968)
A highly detailed study of important armor. Includes history, genealogies,
art names, and 70 b&w plates each accompanied by extensive descriptions and
assessments.
84 pages, 5½ x 8¾" hardcover
$110 |
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TAGANE NO BI
MATSUMOTO Seiji (1997)
This Japanese-language text on kodogu presents high quality examples available in
the present market to those with a strong eye. Includes kozuka, kogai,
fuchi/kashira, and tsuba. It is a beautiful picture book with spectacular color
photographs on gloss-stock throughout. Even the iron examples are shown in full
color.
135 pages, 8½ x 12" hardcover with slipcase
$135.00 |
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THE SOUL OF THE SAMURAI:
A collection of sword guards from the Vancouver Museum
Robert Hayes et al
This text includes 36 color and 117 b&w
photographed examples. All tsuba shown actual size, while several include enlarged
signature detail. All text in both French and English.
156 pages, 87/8 x 77/8" soft cover
$80.00 |
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