The Tale of Genji
of Murasaki Shikibu, Yoshitaka Amano (Illustrator), Rachel Nacth (Translator), Anri ItĆ (Translator), Junichi Imura (Translator)
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Yoshitaka Amano has been praised around the world for his lush watercolors and evocative work dealing with myth and legend. In The Tale of Genji Mr. Amano brings his considerable talent to retelling one of the most famous of Japanese myths: written by Murasaki Shikibu shortly after 1000 AD and considered by most scholars to be the first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji is the story of the romantic adventures of Genji, the amazingly handsome prince and his many romantic conquests. Told through stunning paintings, Mr. Amano brings this classic story to life for a new generation.As one of the most respected stories of all time, The Tale of Genji holds a worldwide place of honor among lovers of myth and legend.Will appeal to the legions of Vampire Hunter D fans worldwide, as well as fans of his work on Sandman (written by New York Times-bestselling author Neil Gaiman) and Wolverine (with award-winning author Greg Rucka).
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Book Details
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 81 pages
- Publisher Dark Horse Books
- Publication Date August 8th 2006
- First Publication 11/06/76
- Language English
- ISBN 9781595820631
- Edition Illustrated Abridged Edition
- Category Fiction
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