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Vagabond Definitive Edition, Vol. 8

By Takehiko Inoue
Series: Vagabond Definitive Edition
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This large-trim definitive edition with gorgeous textured design collects three phenomenal volumes of the samurai-era masterpiece by manga legend Takehiko Inoue! Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed... Read More
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This large-trim definitive edition with gorgeous textured design collects three phenomenal volumes of the samurai-era masterpiece by manga legend Takehiko Inoue!

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This large-trim definitive edition with gorgeous textured design collects three phenomenal volumes of the samurai-era masterpiece by manga legend Takehiko Inoue!

Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher—the most celebrated swordsman of all time.

Musashi has returned to Kyoto for a rematch against the Yoshioka school, and the entire city is abuzz anticipating the storm to come. When the elder disciples of the school discover the unbelievable progress Musashi has made along the way of the sword, they plot to defeat him however they can.

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    Vagabond Definitive Edition, Vol. 8
    This large-trim definitive edition with gorgeous textured design collects three phenomenal volumes of the samurai-era masterpiece by manga legend Takehiko Inoue! Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher—the most celebrated swordsman of...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781974763023

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 February 2027

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1101g

Pages: 628

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About the Author

Takehiko Inoue is the creator of one of the most popular manga of all time, Slam Dunk, which has over 185 million copies in circulation worldwide and played a pivotal role in increasing the popularity of basketball in Japan. He followed up with two series lauded by critics and fans alike—Vagabond, a fictional account of the life of Miyamoto Musashi, and Real, a manga about wheelchair basketball. Inoue is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Tezuka Osamu Culture Award and the Media Arts Festival Award. In addition to his work on manga, Inoue has worked with television commercials, character designs for video games, and is the founder of a scholarship to foster Japanese basketball talent.

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