Translated and Compiled by John Stevens (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine condition. Near Fine dust jacket. First Paperback Edition (so stated). Tokyo, New York, London: Kodansha Inernational , 1999. Near Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket. Softcover in dust jacket. 7.25" wide by 10" tall. A solid copy. The spine is tight, square, and flat. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped ($17.00). No chips. No tears. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Foreword by Kisshomaru Ueshiba. Includes discussion of key concepts in Aikido philosophy, including kototama and misogi. Profusely illustrated with Morihei's mystical diagrams, spiritual poems, fascinating calligraphy, and over two hundred previously unpublished photos of Morihei in action. Includes many step-by-step photos showing various throws and pins. From the Dust Jacket: "For the first time in English, THE ESSENCE OF AIKIDO presents the profound philosophy of Aikido in Morihei's own words, disclosing many of the arcane secrets of Aikido's aims and methods. Elegantly translated and compiled by John Stevens, translator of Morihei's BUDO, the first half of THE ESSENCE OF AIKIDO presents the most comprehensive collection of the writings of Morihei Ueshiba ever published." . First Paperback Edition (so stated). Softcover in dust jacket. Near Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. 200pp. …

Condition: Please see description. Original wrappers, stapled, spine and corners worn / bit damaged, minor traces of use, else in good condition. Text in English.