{"product_id":"the-book-of-ninja-the-bansenshukai-japans-premier-ninja-manual-9781780284934","title":"The Book of Ninja: The Bansenshukai - Japan's Premier Ninja Manual","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis first complete translation of the \u003ci\u003eBansenshuka\u003c\/i\u003e--the 'bible' of the ninja arts!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLike \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e, the tenets of Japanese military strategy and tactics offer valuable lessons for success in everyday life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1676, a ninja named Fujibayashi collected and combined information from the ninja clans of Iga--regarded to be the homeland of the ninja--and compiled it into an authoritative book. Known as \u003ci\u003eThe Bansenhukai\u003c\/i\u003e, Fujibayashi's book has now been translated into English by the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team and is widely considered to be the 'bible' of ninjutsu, the arts of the ninja. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e begins with an in-depth introduction to the history of Fujibayashi's scripture. Its teachings take into the secrets of guerrilla warfare and espionage--and reveals how the ninjas mastered: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Spycraft--including nighttime steal and concealment tactics\u003cbr\u003e - Weapon and tool building skills\u003cbr\u003e - Mission planning and warfare\u003cbr\u003e - Adopting the right mindset for tackling inner and outer demons\u003cbr\u003e - Capturing criminals and executing night raids\u003cbr\u003e - Making secret codes and signs\u003cbr\u003e - Predicting weather through an esoteric Buddhist divination \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An exciting and engaging tome of lost knowledge, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e is the final say in the world of the ninja and the ultimate classic for samurai and ninja enthusiasts alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntony Cummins\u003c\/b\u003e holds an undergraduate degree in Ancient History \u0026amp; Archaeology and a master's degree in Neolithic Archaeology. In addition to working as a ninjutsu consultant for documentaries and other researchers, he has co-hosted television programs dedicated to the ninja. His previous works include \u003ci\u003eIn Search of the Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTrue Path of the Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Traditions of the Sinobi\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eIllustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts\u003c\/i\u003e. He splits his time between Manchester, England and Japan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoshie Minami \u003c\/b\u003eearned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics from the International Christian University and has worked as a consultant for television documentaries about the ninja. As a translator, she has published \u003ci\u003eTrue English\u003c\/i\u003e (2009) and \u003ci\u003eThe True Path of the Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e (2011). She lives in Saitama, Japan.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Watkins Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50719232000274,"sku":"9781780284934","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3ef21dc2-94d0-4947-a90c-1286cfb8fb6d.jpg?v=1734663051","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-book-of-ninja-the-bansenshukai-japans-premier-ninja-manual-9781780284934","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}