Nakamura Taisaburo Boeken

Nakamura Taisaburo's landmark book on the art of the sword includes technical information, thoughtful analysis, and fascinating recollections of his own training and teaching. One of the most famous Japanese swordsmen of the twentieth century, Nakamura sensei is widely acknowledged as the preeminent reinvigorator of the practice of tameshigiri (test cutting) as a test of technical and spiritual mastery. The Spirit of the Sword --first published in Japanese in 1980, now translated into English for the first time--is regarded by many as the most complete of Nakamura's writings on Japanese swordsmanship. Here Nakamura instructs the reader on the integration of iaido, kendo, and tameshigiri; the correct mental approach to sword practice; training methods; numerous kata or forms; a guide to sword maintenance; and historical notes on the use of the sword as a weapon. Illustrated with over 800 original photographs, this book is a must-have for any student of the Japanese sword and an excellent resource for sword enthusiasts in general.

These five simple steps will enable anyone to easily and beautifully draw a variety of flowers. The most fundamental part of painting watercolor flowers is to draw each flower precisely. "Think Twice, Draw Once" is a major theme from Nakamura throughout the book. There are "five steps," accompanied by detailed illustrations, important points and instructions, which allows the reader to reconfirm the essential technique details that were introduced in each step.