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The stunning book from Christopher Ross, Sunday Times top 10 bestselling author of ‘Tunnel Visions’.



Trade Review

‘(Ross's) digressive reflections on his quest are personal, pertinent and philosophical: he gives a vivid picture of a Japan still haunted by nostalgia and nationalism.' The Times

'Entertaining, deftly written and wise…a very good book. Its achievement is that not only does it make the reader learn, it makes the reader think.' Daily Telegraph

'An engaging patchwork of a book, a blend of cultural history, memoir, travelogue and philosophical rumination.' Hari Kunzru, Sunday Telegraph

‘“Mishima's Sword” resembles a bento, those beautiful lacquered lunch boxes in which delicacies nestle side by side in separate compartments, each a feast in miniature.' New Statesman

'A fascinating read.' Arena Magazine

Mishimas Sword Travels in Search of a Samurai Legend

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    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
    Publication Date: 11/6/2006 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780007135097, 978-0007135097
    ISBN10: 0007135092
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    Description

    Book Synopsis

    The stunning book from Christopher Ross, Sunday Times top 10 bestselling author of ‘Tunnel Visions’.



    Trade Review

    ‘(Ross's) digressive reflections on his quest are personal, pertinent and philosophical: he gives a vivid picture of a Japan still haunted by nostalgia and nationalism.' The Times

    'Entertaining, deftly written and wise…a very good book. Its achievement is that not only does it make the reader learn, it makes the reader think.' Daily Telegraph

    'An engaging patchwork of a book, a blend of cultural history, memoir, travelogue and philosophical rumination.' Hari Kunzru, Sunday Telegraph

    ‘“Mishima's Sword” resembles a bento, those beautiful lacquered lunch boxes in which delicacies nestle side by side in separate compartments, each a feast in miniature.' New Statesman

    'A fascinating read.' Arena Magazine

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