Kuniyoshi: The Loyal Samurai (Chushingura) Utagawa Kuniyoshi 忠臣蔵

Kuniyoshi: The Faithful Samurai Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Kuniyoshi's Chushingura

Hardcover

Hotei Publishing

The edge of the front cover is creased, and there are scratches on the back cover.
Inside, there is slight yellowing due to aging, barely noticeable around the edges.
Please check the photos.
I believe there are no other stains, tears, or dirt, but as it is a personal inspection, there may be oversights.
Please understand that this is a used book.

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The following is an explanation:

A pioneering publication featuring Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)'s series of the most famous Forty-Seven Ronin, "The Story of the Loyal Retainers of Kiyosu" (1847-48) and its sequel "The Story of the Loyal Retainers of Kiyosu" (1848). It was also a Kabuki play and was often depicted in Ukiyo-e.
Kuniyoshi was a master of the genre of warrior paintings, and his series vividly depicts these "folk heroes" of warrior paintings.
Dr. Weinberg's book also includes translations of the text depicted in the prints, which tells the story of each hero's exploits. In addition, photos of the relics of the masterless samurai and the ruins of Ako Castle are included.

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