Musashi - Eiji Yoshikawa / New Kodansha Edition with Inoue Cover / / Book Presentation @PontusPresents

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In this video, I take a closer look at the newly released Kodansha edition of Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa — a classic of Japanese historical fiction, now presented with a striking new cover by manga legend Takehiko Inoue (Vagabond, Slam Dunk, Real).
This edition is translated by Charles S. Terry and includes a foreword by Edwin O. Reischauer. I’ll briefly go over the context and story, and then walk through the physical aspects of the book: the glossy dust jacket, the sewn binding, the warm cream paper, and the overall build quality.
One major flaw in this edition is the very small text size, especially given the thin paper — something to be aware of if you’re considering it.
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