JAPANESE NAMES:
A COMPREHENSIVE INDEX OF CHARACTERS AND READINGS
P. G. O'Neill (r.1972)
This book came to our attention by recommendation of John Slough, author of
Modern Japanese Swordsmiths, who cites O'Neill's text as the
most useful text for the difficult and often confusing task of reading signatures.
This well organized reference begins with a brief guide for use and is followed by
three sections allowing reference by character (kanji), reading (Romanji),
or by radical. An effective key also confirms if names are given or
surname (by gender), and/or of historical or artistic importance.
359 pages, 47/8 x 71/8" soft cover
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OSAFUNE CHOSHI TOKEN HEN
Osafune Town-History Committee (1988)
A detailed study of Bizen Osafune smiths and
blades. This
two-volume Japanese-language set presents historical materials on the Osafune
sword-making tradition in volume one, and a second volume with
photographs and traditional oshigata. An outstanding value
and essential tool for students of Osafune blades.
728 pages in total, two 8½ x 12" hardcover with slipcase $295 |
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TOKO TAIKAN
TOKUNO Kazuo (2004)
The final edition of the classic Japanese-language sword
reference. It includes biographical information of the most
important smiths of the Koto through Gendai
periods and cites Yen values for comparison. The key feature of this
text that sets it apart from other works is that it also includes
thousands of oshigata for quick reference.
Hawley's Japanese Swordsmiths references to
oshigata found here.
794 pages, 5¼ x 7½" hardcover $135 |
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HYAKU NIN HYAKU KEN
SHIBATA Mitsuo (1966)
"100 People 100 Swords"; This
Japanese language text offers a broad range collection of
swords. Includes oshigata of 100 examples: nakago, full, and
detail. Of interest is the fact that included are swords of
various rankings and not just the high end examples out of reach to
most collectors.
281 pages, 4¼ x 7" hardcover $70 |
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TANTO (Japanese Daggers)
SUZUKI Yoshisada (r.1969)
A spectacular Japanese language reference of 120 tanto,
Kamakura through 1960 Gendai. The full
length oshigata are reproduced in b&w
photos and include detailed descriptions and history. A separate 83
page English translation accompanies this offering.
267 pgs., 6 x 8½" hardcover plus separate, full English
translation $235 |
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A GLOSSARY OF THE CONSTRUCTION,
DECORATION AND USE OF ARMS AND ARMOR
(In all countries and in all times)
G.C.Stone (r.1961)
Commonly referred to as "Stone's" this is the landmark text covering a
remarkable range that is true to its name. Note the samurai in the top right of the
cover; Japanese arms, armor, and a wide array of related samurai items figure prominently
in Stone's book. Well supported by over 875 photos; it is all here and no text has ever
come close.
694 pages, 8¾ x 11½" hardcover
$95.00 |
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JAPANESE SWORDS & SWORD FURNITURE IN THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS,
BOSTON
Morihiro OGAWA (1987)
The landmark volume presenting the Boston Museum's important
collection, the nucleus of which was bequeathed by Dr. William Bigelow
who assembled his collection with the assistance of noted scholars
while residing in Japan at the turn of the Century. This
large volume includes extraordinary photography and oshigata
of the masterworks; the format and production quality made possible by
substantial grants at the time of its single printing in
Japan. The level of detail in both the images and
accompanying English-language descriptions rivals the best of any
high-end reference. A separate 38 page illustrated glossary
is also included.
423 pages, 10¼ x 14½" hardcover $575 |
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To Meiji)
FUJISHIRO Yoshio (r.1955)
An
important shinto reference accompanied by a
separate English translation and index. Oshigata
and extensive descriptions. The oshigata
included are cross-referenced to Shinto Taikan,
Hawley, and Fujishiro's Nihon Toko Jiten Shinto-hen.
223 pages, 7½ x 10½" hardcover / plus separate
68 page English translation, Cross-Reference and Index $310 |  |
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INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE SWORDS THROUGH PICTURES
All
Japan Swordsmith Association
Illustrated step by step instruction for cleaning and etiquette.
Diagrams of production, koshirae variations, and sageo
tying with descriptions in English and Japanese.
48 pages, 8¼ x 11¾" soft cover $25
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SHINSHINTO NYUMON
Shibata Mitsuo (1969)
Japanese-language text on Shinshinto swords. The book covers all the better
Shinshinto
smiths. Includes oshigata, pictures, biographical details, and yen values. An
excellent and inexpensive addition to the library of any collector interested in a
Shinshinto Taikan.
240 pages, 6 x 8½" hardcover
$125 |
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MEIBUTSU: Japanese Swords and Sword Fittings in American Collections
[Chicago] Token Taikai (1979); Rod McIlquham,
editor
Includes 87 sword masterworks and a presentation of the Chicago Museum's Gunsaulus
collection of sword fittings. Printed on high quality, gloss stock ensured that the
best image quality be realized throughout this important catalog. The swords,
borrowed from various private collections, span the Koto through Gendai periods; extensive
documentation for each blade, fine oshigata and large multi-page foldouts of four
of the swords lends to this catalog's distinctiveness. This catalog also presents
sixteen pages of plates showing 73 tsuba of the famed Gunsaulus collection - a welcomed
complement to the Chicago Museum's sought-after publications on this important collection.
68 pages, 8½ x 11" soft cover, and a separate 15 page
supplement $65 |
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