| D6 Junkie | 21 Jul 2009 3:07 p.m. PST |
About to start painting Samurai,
I have my movies and sourcebooks,
but would like to pick up a novel or
two. Any Bernard Cornwalls of the Samurai genre?
Maybe a good mystery? |
| Connard Sage | 21 Jul 2009 3:19 p.m. PST |
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| Farstar | 21 Jul 2009 3:49 p.m. PST |
In the fantasy genre:
"Tomoe Gozen" by Salmonsen, a trilogy "Across the Nightingale Floor" by Lian Hearn, also a trilogy or more ("Tales of the Otori") "… of the Empire" trilogy that is part of Raymond Feist's Riftwar Saga. |
| Mike G | 21 Jul 2009 4:03 p.m. PST |
Go straight to the source, Yoshitsune. It is a 15th century Japanese novel written about the 12th century and it is great. At $40, it is worth the price. I read it in college and I have read it at least two more times in 25 years. The first link is a synopsis of the book and the last two are links selling used copies. link link |
| Mike G | 21 Jul 2009 4:06 p.m. PST |
For some odd reason, the first link will drop off the post when I submit it. Mike |
| Illumisar | 21 Jul 2009 4:10 p.m. PST |
I.J. Parker's Akitada series is very good. Just the sort of thing you're looking for. link |
| nycjadie | 21 Jul 2009 6:54 p.m. PST |
I like the Lone Wolf & Cub graphic novels. They have a lot of historical and socio-economic facts built around a heroic fantasy story. It's also one of the top graphic novels of all time. |
| Paul B | 22 Jul 2009 1:46 a.m. PST |
Two novels by Yoshikawa – "Taiko" and "Musashi" |
| hurcheon | 22 Jul 2009 6:59 a.m. PST |
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| Eclectic Wave | 22 Jul 2009 11:37 a.m. PST |
You can try the Novel that the Japanese consider the best. Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa - It's a fictionlized account of Miyamoto Musashi, the master swordsman and author of The Book of Five Rings. It was a major hit in Japan, was considered a classic when it first came out. |
| D6 Junkie | 22 Jul 2009 12:01 p.m. PST |
Many thanks all!
I've placed an order
for some of your suggestions! |
 Parzival  | 23 Jul 2009 8:49 a.m. PST |
If you don't mind a big stretch away from historical, The Assassin Gambit by William Forstchen is a fun sci-fi read featuring the 47 Ronin… and wargaming. You have to swallow the premise (time-travellers bring ancient warriors to the future for "real" wargames), but it's thoroughly enjoyable and surprisingly respectful of the historical Ronin. link (It's the second in a series of three books, the first featuring Alexander the Great and the last featuring Napoleon.) |
Rogzombie  | 02 Aug 2009 9:27 p.m. PST |
The Clan war novels werent bad. |
| Alxbates | 05 Aug 2009 8:32 p.m. PST |
I agree – I enjoyed the "Clan War" novels set in the 'Legend of the Five Rings' fantasy RPG setting. |
