Synopsis
When a young man only one inch high saves a princess from a demon, his one greatest wish is granted
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Review
"Will captivate readers. Retold in droll, boisterous verse, this tale features many of the common themes running through Western fairytales, yet retains a uniquely Japanese flavor. The series will be a worthy addition to the multicultural bookshelf." -Publishers Weekly
"Brimming with the familiar and great themes of loyalty, courage and generosity." -Asahi Evening News
"Would make an excellent gift for any child, in Japan and abroad --Tokyo Today
About the Author
RALPH F. McCARTHY is a writer, lyricist, and translator from Michigan and California. Among his translations are another collection of stories by Osamu Dazai, Self Portaits, and 69 by Ryu Murakami.
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The Inch-High Samurai
Published by
Kodansha America, Incorporated, 1993
ISBN 10: 4770017588
ISBN 13: 9784770017581
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Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Kasamatsu, Shiro (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 4024928-6
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The Inch-High Samurai
Published by
Kodansha America, Incorporated, 1993
ISBN 10: 4770017588
ISBN 13: 9784770017581
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Kasamatsu, Shiro (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 4919894-6
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The Inch-High Samurai (Kodansha Children's Classics)
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Kasamatsu, Shiro (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00093536716
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The Inch-High Samurai (Kodansha Children's Classics)
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Kasamatsu, Shiro (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_413629348
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The Inch-High Samurai (Kodansha Children's Classics)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Kasamatsu, Shiro (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G4770017588I4N00
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The Inch-High Samurai (Kodansha Children's Classics)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Kasamatsu, Shiro (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G4770017588I4N10
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The Inch-High Samurai (Children's Classics Ser., No. 4)
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Kodansha America, Incorporated, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1993
ISBN 10: 4770017588
ISBN 13: 9784770017581
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First Edition
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
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Hard Back. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Kasamatsu, Shiro (illustrator) (illustrator). First Edition First Printing Stated. 47 pages. Colorful pictorial laminated covers. Previous child-owner's name in red on front endpaper. Library pocket on back endpaper. There is no other evidence that this book was ever read or opened otherwise. The brave little boy who sailed to the Capital in a teacup and fought a demon with a needle to win the love of a Lady is a Japanese cousin to Tom Thumb. Kasamatsu's decorative and dynamic illustrations, painted over half a century ago, brilliantly depict the tiny samurai's adventures and their surprising and romantic conclusion. Writer, translator, and lyricist Ralpy McCarthy's witty verse retelling of the rollicking tale begs to be read aloud. Seller Inventory # 6408
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The Inch-High Samurai
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New York and Tokyo: Kodansha International (1993), 1993
ISBN 10: 4770017588
ISBN 13: 9784770017581
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First Edition
Seller: Books to Die For, The Woodlands, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. Kasamatsu, Shiro (illustrator). 1st Edition. VG+/VG+. First ed. Beautifully narrated and illustrated Japanese folk tale. Children's picture book. DJ lightly rubbed. Boards and interior near mint. Lovely copy. Seller Inventory # 1511
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The Inch-High Samurai (Kodansha Children's Classics)
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Kodansha International, Tokyo, Japan, 1993
ISBN 10: 4770017588
ISBN 13: 9784770017581
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First Edition
Seller: Great Expectations Rare Books, Staten Island, NYC, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Kasamatsu, Shiro (illustrator). First Edition. Hardcover, pictorial laminated boards in glossy dust-jacket repeating the same artwork. Dust-jacket price clipped. 47 pages. Boldly illustrated in color by Shiro Kasamatsu. First American edition, first printing, distributed in the USA by Kodansha America Inc. Classic Japanese fairy tale retold in verse by Ralph McCarthy. No previous ownership marks. Old retail price sticker on rear dust-jacket panel. A clean, fresh bright and unmarked copy. Fine in a near fine dust-jacket. Seller Inventory # 019947
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THE INCH-HIGH SAMURAI kodansha children's classic
Seller: Happy Heroes, Monroe, NJ, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: vg. Dust Jacket Condition: vg. SHIRO KASAMATSU (illustrator). prior owner n ame written in. Seller Inventory # 2421