{"product_id":"vagabond-definitive-edition-vol-1-hardcover","title":"Vagabond Definitive Edition, Vol. 1 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTakehiko Inoue\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis large-trim definitive edition with gorgeous textured design collects three phenomenal volumes of the samurai-era masterpiece by manga legend Takehiko Inoue!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStriving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. \u003ci\u003eVagabond\u003c\/i\u003e is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated swordsman of all time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt 17 years of age, Miyamoto Musashi--still known by his childhood name, Shinmen Takezō--is a wild young brute just setting out along the way of the sword. In the aftermath of the epic Battle of Sekigahara, Takezō finds himself a fugitive survivor on the losing side of the war. Takezō's vicious nature has made him an outcast even in his own village, and he is hunted down like an animal. At this crucial crossroads in Takezō's life, an eccentric monk and a childhood friend are the only ones who can help him find his way.\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 sold over 170 million copies worldwide and played a pivotal role in increasing the popularity of basketball in Japan. He followed up with two series lauded by critics and fans alike--\u003ci\u003eVagabond\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 Art Festival Award. In addition to his work on manga, Inoue has worked with television commercials, character designs for video games, and is the founder of a scholarship to foster Japanese basketball talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 728\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 10.2 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45076724940853,"sku":"9781974752584","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/6190\/5717\/files\/QuoQVIhmMw9781974752584.webp?v=1774273952","url":"https:\/\/clevercatcomics.com\/products\/vagabond-definitive-edition-vol-1-hardcover","provider":"Clever Cat Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}