The Book of Five Rings: Deluxe Slipcase Edition (Arcturus Silkbound Classics)

Perfect if you’re a collector.

I read alot and this was something different. Wonderful Read.Vibrant, art work. Very happy I purchased this.

It'd be silly to critique the writings of a book from the mid-1600s, so I won't be doing that. Anyone who would want to can learn to be pseudo-critics elsewhere. What's important is this edition of the book, and how high quality it is. Firstly, the book comes in a slip case, and the case itself is made of extremely sturdy plastic that has high quality paper glued onto it that makes up the actual design. I could be wrong, but when it came in, little bits of paper on the side were semi-coming off, but nothing worth complaining about, and it doesn't take away any stars. It's barely noticeable, but it is worth mentioning. It's well made, the text and picture of Musashi is glossy, and it's all very nice. The actual book itself is even higher quality. It's wrapped in this extremely unique fabric that's in a diagonal pattern, and it's very nice to feel. The picture of Musashi on the front cover (that's the same one on the slip case), and the text on the front (which is just, "The BOOK OF THE FIVE RINGS; Miyamoto Musashi") both have gold layering which makes it quite glossy. But even the red fabric on the rest of the book is glossy as well, giving it a unique charm. It's simplistic too, with the back having no text, leaving you to appear intelligent for everyone wondering why you have a weird, no back-text, fabric book with Japanese art (the truth is that you just wanted to look cool). I obviously don't know Japanese, but I'm sure the translation's nice. The English is perfect and makes sense, not difficult to read at all. It's quite short as well, able to be read very comfortably within a week. There's lots of art scattered throughout the book (usually every other page) that is extremely high quality and nice looking at. Sometimes they relate with what the book is talking about, sometimes not, but it doesn't matter, you won't understand the high level spiritualism anyways. The paper has an almost plastic feel to it, due to it being extremely smooth and thick. It even makes a squeaky sound when you rub against it. And the plastic comparison is a positive thing, not to be taken negatively. It's extremely high quality and gives it a deluxe feel. Overall, very nice. I'm now able to achieve nirvana, kill people with swords, and boost my self-esteem with high quality binding, paper, and hard covers. 10/10, wouldn't buy again (I already have it, why buy it again).

Quality book, that looks very nice in hand or on the shelf. A great read, or a great gift. I've ordered more than one as gifts. Plus its a solid price for a classic piece of literature.

Wow! We are absolutely thrilled with this book. While the content is a classic, this particular clean-line version is a genuine showstopper. It makes a magnificent coffee table centerpiece and instantly elevates the look of the room. We honestly didn't expect such high quality given the price; it truly looks and feels far more expensive. If you're looking for a book to use as a display piece, this will not disappoint!

The read was a good read. But, it required a slow read to gain the full depth of content. His take of strategy and tactics is better we than most.

I didn't check the reviews before buying this book, because all I wanted was a hardcover copy of The Book of Five Rings. I wasn't particular. So, when I received the book I was pleasantly surprised! It's a beautiful copy of Musashi's classic book. An absolute must-have for any student of history, Bushido and stoic philosophy. The illustrations are also amazing!

The Book of Five Rings: Deluxe Slipcase Edition is beautifully presented and a joy to read. The slipcase feels luxurious, and the content is timeless wisdom on strategy and philosophy. A must-have for martial arts enthusiasts and collectors alike!

This is a really good presentation of the text. Can't comment on the translation, but seems well written as well. The book is of great quality and very pleasant to hold and read. Should make a great gift too.

Es una edición hermosa, preciosamente ilustrada y de gran calidad

O bom desse livro é ver uma visão ancestral sobre como superar desafios. A mentalidade do autor lembra muito a mentalidade de muitos heróis de mangás. Em especial: Jotaro kujo.

The book speaks about the importance of strategy and how one can develop it. One thing I dislike about it is the way the sentence formation is broken and topic jumping in between. One we get the essence of the book it soaks in.

Le livre est fait avec des illustrations incroyables! Bravo