{"product_id":"vagabond-vizbig-edition-vol-9-paperback","title":"Vagabond (Vizbig Edition), Vol. 9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTakehiko Inoue\u003c\/b\u003e (Created by), \u003cb\u003eTakehiko Inoue\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree volumes in one! A prestige treatment of Inoue's epic samurai series with bonus content, color pages, storyboard samples and more!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReal-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential warrior-philosopher, Musashi authored \u003ci\u003eA Book of Five Rings\u003c\/i\u003e, a classic treatise in the canon of world philosophy and military strategy. But the path to enlightenment is an endless journey, and to get there through violent means--by way of the sword--makes mere survival an even greater challenge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's been one year since Yoshioka Denshichiro granted Musashi a reprieve for a rematch. Denshichiro may have been a better swordsman back then, but with Musashi before him now, he realizes the truly incredible strides his opponent has made in such a short period of time. By sheer force of will, a reluctant Denshichiro moves forward into the fight. And what will the deadly repercussions be for Musashi after this duel that's all but already won?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakehiko Inoue is the creator of one of the most popular manga of all time, \u003ci\u003eSlam Dunk\u003c\/i\u003e, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He followed that series up with two titles lauded by critics and fans alike--\u003ci\u003eV\u003ci\u003eagabond\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, a fictional account of the life of Miyamoto Musashi, and \u003ci\u003eReal\u003c\/i\u003e, a manga about wheelchair basketball. Inoue is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Tezuka Osamu Culture Award and the Media Arts Festival Award. In addition to his work on manga, Inoue has worked on television commercials, character designs for video games, and is the founder of a scholarship to foster Japanese basketball talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 624\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.57 x 8.66 x 5.89 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752407171360,"sku":"9781421523132","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d1bbc8c3c888ebca7d7d7848a5cb9a5a.webp?v=1779994922","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/vagabond-vizbig-edition-vol-9-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}