Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings

Japanese-born Tokitsu has taught karate in Paris since 1971 and has doctorate degrees in sociology and Japanese language and civilization. Here he recounts the life and translates the principle works of Musashi, the legendary 17th-century sword master, painter, sculptor, and calligrapher. The original Miyamoto Musashi: Maitre de Sabre japonais XVIIe siècle was published in 2000 by Editions Desiris. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR