The Book of Ninja
Will be published approx. on 3. November 2026
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-3988-7363-6 (ISBN)
Description
A deluxe, silk-bound, slipcased edition of the classic Japanese text on ninja featuring a brilliant new translation.
The Book of Ninja, or Bansenshukai, provides an essential guide to the art of ninjutsu. This abridged edition includes a carefully chosen selection of chapters from the original text with a foreword by the translator Alexander Bennett.
The writings here include discussions of strategy, spycraft, secretive raids, codes and deception techniques, it brings to life the secretive world of medieval Japan. With an emphasis on the psychology, training and principles one must follow to become a successful ninja, it offers valuable lessons on self-development and discipline that can be applied to business and everyday modern life.
Featuring authentic, full-color illustrations throughout, this makes for a perfect gift for anyone interested in Japanese history.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.
The Book of Ninja, or Bansenshukai, provides an essential guide to the art of ninjutsu. This abridged edition includes a carefully chosen selection of chapters from the original text with a foreword by the translator Alexander Bennett.
The writings here include discussions of strategy, spycraft, secretive raids, codes and deception techniques, it brings to life the secretive world of medieval Japan. With an emphasis on the psychology, training and principles one must follow to become a successful ninja, it offers valuable lessons on self-development and discipline that can be applied to business and everyday modern life.
Featuring authentic, full-color illustrations throughout, this makes for a perfect gift for anyone interested in Japanese history.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.
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Fujibayashi Yasutake was a member of the Fujibayashi family and the Iga clan, a prominent ninja family. In 1676 he compiled the various secret writings and techniques of ninjutsu held by the clan. This became the Bansenshukai, or Book of Ninja.
Alexander Bennett is a professor of history and culture at Kansai University in Japan. He is the translator of a number of works, including The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi and Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo. Bennett is also an accomplished martial artist and founded the journal Kendo World.
Alexander Bennett is a professor of history and culture at Kansai University in Japan. He is the translator of a number of works, including The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi and Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo. Bennett is also an accomplished martial artist and founded the journal Kendo World.