--- product_id: 6331421 title: "Musashi (A Graphic Novel)" price: "₪102" currency: ILS in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/6331421-musashi-a-graphic-novel store_origin: IL region: Israel --- # Musashi (A Graphic Novel) **Price:** ₪102 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Musashi (A Graphic Novel) - **How much does it cost?** ₪102 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/6331421-musashi-a-graphic-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Musashi (A Graphic Novel): 9781611801354: Sean Michael Wilson, Michiru Morikawa, William Scott Wilson: Books Review: Excellent! See the REAL Musashi in action! - I can't say enough good things about this graphic novel. There are many fictionalized accounts of Musashi out there, including the long running Vagabond manga series, but this is the only factual historical graphic novel. Sean Michael Wilson manages to tell an engaging story while maintaining rigorous attention to detail. The artwork is also beautiful yet carefully researched. This book is a real treasure. It's obvious that the creators have a real love for Musashi and Japanese history, and they really do it justice here. I was surprised to see how complete of a life story this was, given the relative brevity of the book. After finishing this I went back and re-read The Lone Samurai, and was pleased to see that not only wasn't anything left out, they even added a few extra details. And using a brilliant storytelling move of having the story told by Musashi's adopted son Iori, they were even able to deal with some of the historical controversies surrounding Musashi's life. After seeing so many fictionalized movie portrayals of his duels (many of which are frankly quite silly), it was exciting to see the famous duels as they really were, over in a matter of seconds. Musashi's precision was astounding, as seen in the scene where Sasaki Kojiro's famous long sword (The Laundry Pole) slices through the cloth tied on Musashi's head but leaves him untouched, while the wood sword (which he famously carved from a boat oar only that morning) came crashing down into Kojiro's forehead. And Sean Michael Wilson applies this same precision to his storytelling. Simply AWESOME! Review: A beautiful graphic novel version of the life of Japan's most famous swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi. - As a lifetime student of numerous martial arts (Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, Kenjutsu, Kendo, Wakizashi-Jutsu, Tanto-Jutsu etc.) I have read numerous versions of “The book of five rings” by Miyamoto Musashi as well as many articles and books on Japan’s most famous “Sword Saint.” This is the first graphic novel version of Miyamoto Musashi (by Sean Michael Wilson illustrated by Michiru Morikawa) I have ever read on this famous figure in Japanese history. This wonderful book is organized into nine chapters and the story of Musashi is told through his adopted son Miyamoto Iori. The story begins with the completion of a monument to Miyamoto Musashi designed by Yonemura-Sensei. Yonemura-Sensei desires to know more about Musashi and his son, Miyamoto Iori is happy to answer all questions concerning his father. The nine chapters relate the various stages in the life of Musashi, including his most famous battles. Even though I had read much about Musashi in other books and articles I still learned a lot of other information on Musashi reading this graphic novel version. Musashi was not only an undefeated swordsman, fighting sixty duels, but was also an accomplished and respected poet, garden designer, and Zen master. Besides his most famous work, “The Book of Five Rings” which is still read today by all serious martial artists, he also wrote “The twenty-one maxims of the way of walking alone.” These maxims are considered the basic philosophical principles he has followed and they are included at the end of chapter nine. If you are into the martial arts this is a book that should be in your personal library, along with his “The Book of Five Rings.” A beautifully fully illustrated book. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: The Samurai Soul: An old warrior’s poetic tribute). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #320,945 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in Martial Artist Biographies #587 in Martial Arts (Books) #3,846 in Action & Adventure Manga (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (137) | | Dimensions | 5.98 x 0.39 x 8.98 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 1611801354 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1611801354 | | Item Weight | 10.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Part of Series | Musashi | | Print length | 176 pages | | Publication date | September 2, 2014 | | Publisher | Shambhala | ## Images ![Musashi (A Graphic Novel) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bpFDE1ELL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent! See the REAL Musashi in action! *by S***A on July 14, 2016* I can't say enough good things about this graphic novel. There are many fictionalized accounts of Musashi out there, including the long running Vagabond manga series, but this is the only factual historical graphic novel. Sean Michael Wilson manages to tell an engaging story while maintaining rigorous attention to detail. The artwork is also beautiful yet carefully researched. This book is a real treasure. It's obvious that the creators have a real love for Musashi and Japanese history, and they really do it justice here. I was surprised to see how complete of a life story this was, given the relative brevity of the book. After finishing this I went back and re-read The Lone Samurai, and was pleased to see that not only wasn't anything left out, they even added a few extra details. And using a brilliant storytelling move of having the story told by Musashi's adopted son Iori, they were even able to deal with some of the historical controversies surrounding Musashi's life. After seeing so many fictionalized movie portrayals of his duels (many of which are frankly quite silly), it was exciting to see the famous duels as they really were, over in a matter of seconds. Musashi's precision was astounding, as seen in the scene where Sasaki Kojiro's famous long sword (The Laundry Pole) slices through the cloth tied on Musashi's head but leaves him untouched, while the wood sword (which he famously carved from a boat oar only that morning) came crashing down into Kojiro's forehead. And Sean Michael Wilson applies this same precision to his storytelling. Simply AWESOME! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful graphic novel version of the life of Japan's most famous swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi. *by J***E on October 2, 2014* As a lifetime student of numerous martial arts (Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, Kenjutsu, Kendo, Wakizashi-Jutsu, Tanto-Jutsu etc.) I have read numerous versions of “The book of five rings” by Miyamoto Musashi as well as many articles and books on Japan’s most famous “Sword Saint.” This is the first graphic novel version of Miyamoto Musashi (by Sean Michael Wilson illustrated by Michiru Morikawa) I have ever read on this famous figure in Japanese history. This wonderful book is organized into nine chapters and the story of Musashi is told through his adopted son Miyamoto Iori. The story begins with the completion of a monument to Miyamoto Musashi designed by Yonemura-Sensei. Yonemura-Sensei desires to know more about Musashi and his son, Miyamoto Iori is happy to answer all questions concerning his father. The nine chapters relate the various stages in the life of Musashi, including his most famous battles. Even though I had read much about Musashi in other books and articles I still learned a lot of other information on Musashi reading this graphic novel version. Musashi was not only an undefeated swordsman, fighting sixty duels, but was also an accomplished and respected poet, garden designer, and Zen master. Besides his most famous work, “The Book of Five Rings” which is still read today by all serious martial artists, he also wrote “The twenty-one maxims of the way of walking alone.” These maxims are considered the basic philosophical principles he has followed and they are included at the end of chapter nine. If you are into the martial arts this is a book that should be in your personal library, along with his “The Book of Five Rings.” A beautifully fully illustrated book. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: The Samurai Soul: An old warrior’s poetic tribute). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I also suggest reading the Graphic Book of Five Rings *by A***S on July 27, 2017* This is a must have for Miyamoto fans. It's different than the usual Toshiro Mifune or TV Drama ,but it's interesting. It includes a battle in which Musashi was injured. Beginning with Musashi's death after finishing the Book of Five Rings, it's shows the aftermath of his death. He was the best Ronin in Japan and deserves to be remembered for his skill. ## Frequently Bought Together - Musashi (A Graphic Novel) - The Book of Five Rings: A Graphic Novel - Bushido: The Soul of the Samurai --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/6331421-musashi-a-graphic-novel](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/6331421-musashi-a-graphic-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Israel* *Store origin: IL* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*