$600.00
After Englishman John Blackthorne is lost at sea, he awakens in a place few Europeans know of and even fewer have seen–Nippon. Thrust into the closed society that is seventeenth-century Japan, a land where the line between life and death is razor-thin, Blackthorne must negotiate not only a foreign people, with unknown customs and language, but also his own definitions of morality, truth, and freedom. As internal political strife and a clash of cultures lead to seemingly inevitable conflict, Blackthorne’s loyalty and strength of character are tested by both passion and loss, and he is torn between two worlds that will each be forever changed.
Powerful and engrossing, capturing both the rich pageantry and stark realities of life in feudal Japan, Shōgun is a critically acclaimed powerhouse of a book. Heart-stopping, edge-of-your-seat action melds seamlessly with intricate historical detail and raw human emotion. Endlessly compelling, this sweeping saga captivated the world to become not only one of the best-selling novels of all time but also one of the highest-rated television miniseries, as well as inspiring a nationwide surge of interest in the culture of Japan.
In stock
A hardcover, first edition with dark grey boards, gilt lettering and clipped, illustrated dust jacket.
Signed by the Author in blue ink on the title page. See photo of signature.
There is foxing and toning throughout but the text is clear and legible. The dust cover has some staining, rubbing and wear to the edges. There is a tear to the bottom right hand edge of the dust cover and a small tear to the back bottom edge of the jacket. The spine is partially detached from the front two pages.
For a collector who has the original dust-jacket this would be a great acquisition.
Now in a protective cover to prevent further damage.
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton, London.
Publication Date: 1975.
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Weight | 1.350 kg |
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