Glimpsing an elderly man leading his blind daughter on a pilgrimage, Junoshin Kakiri, a ‘ronin’ or freelance samurai, swiftly kills him with a sword. Asked why he murdered such an innocent, Junoshin shares his concerns about the growing ‘Harahuhi Tou’ (Belly-shaking Party) cult to which the man was devoted, a fear which rapidly spreads through the Kuroae clan. Shuzen Oura, the warlike leader of half this kingdom, soon hires Junoshin to destroy the cult but his studious power rival, Tatewaki Naito, cunningly pays the mercenary samurai to usurp Oura on his behalf. Set in Edo-period Japan, ‘Punk Samurai Slash Down’ follows the power struggles which entangle Junoshin within the Kuroae clan, polarizing the kingdom between an academic leader unable to fight and an unlearned martial arts expert.
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Kou Machida, punk singer, actor, poet and novelist, has had an extraordinarily wide-ranging career to date. His award-winning novels include ‘Kussun Daikoku’ (Kussun Daikoku, 1996), ‘Kiregire’ (Shreds, 2000) and Kokuhaku (Confession, 2005).
Wayne P. Lammers is an award-winning translator whose many major works include Junzo Shono’s ‘Still Life and Other Stories’ and Nayouki Li’s ‘The Shadow of a Blue Cat’. He holds a PhD in Japanese Language and Literature.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. "Punk Samurai Slash Down". Kou Machida. First English edition published in 2014 by Thames River Press (London). This copy: First English Edition, 2014. Hardcover with dust jacket. 265 pages. Size: 22.5 x 15.0 cm. Weight: 0.5 kg. Language: English. Original language: Japanese. Condition: Jacket: Good - Minor wear present Body: Very Good - Well preserved Binding: Very Good - Firm Edges: Poor - Noticeable foxing and staining Pages: Fair - Some tanning Text: Good - Even aging Description: First English edition of Kou Machida's eccentric historical novel, originally published in Japanese in 2004 as "Panku Samurai Kirarete Soro". A unique blend of Edo-period setting, swordplay, mysterious sects, delusion, and absurd comedy, the narrative unfolds with black humor and chaotic energy. Translated by Wayne P. Lammers, who successfully captures Machida's rhythm and wit for an international readership. Shipping from Tokyo, Japan. International shipping available. Please note: All sales are final, especially for higher-value items. Returns are not accepted unless the item is significantly not as described. Seller Inventory # SJ777
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