Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
Sword Fighting Styles - cover

Sword Fighting Styles

Ethan Parker

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

Sword Fighting Styles explores the fascinating intersection of Japanese historical martial arts and their influence on fight choreography in manga. The book examines how real-world sword fighting styles, such as Kenjutsu and Kendo, have been adapted and stylized for dramatic effect in manga, bridging the gap between historical martial practices and modern visual storytelling.

 
Readers will gain insight into the deeper connection between historical realities and fictional narratives, enhancing their appreciation of both historical combat and the creative process behind manga. The book delves into the cultural significance of swordsmanship in Japan, tracing its evolution from battlefield tactics to refined peacetime techniques during the Edo and Meiji periods.

 
By analyzing historical texts, illustrations, and specific manga examples, the book reveals how artists draw inspiration from fundamental principles of sword fighting. It progresses by first introducing basic stances and cuts, then examining specific historical styles, and finally analyzing their transformation in manga fight scenes, highlighting both faithfulness and creative liberties.
Available since: 03/10/2025.
Print length: 66 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • We are what we listen to - The impact of music on individual and social health - cover

    We are what we listen to - The...

    Dr. Patricia Caicedo M.D.

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    In this groundbreaking union of art and science, soprano, musicologist, and physician Patricia Caicedo explores the connection between music-its performance, how we listen to it, why we enjoy it-and health.Drawing on the latest research and musical examples, Caicedo reveals:- How the brain works when you listen to and make music.- The relationship between rhythm, movement, and health.- The relationship between pleasure, emotion, and music.- How music has been a crucial element of the human experience since the beginning of the species and how it is fundamental for maintaining communities.- The importance of music in pain and death.- How music increases your creativity and produces happiness and a sense of purpose in life.We are what we listen to: the impact of music on individual health will attract readers of Oliver Sacks and David Byrne, as it is an unprecedented, transdisciplinary investigation that contextualizes the music and its effects on historical, scientific, and social levels. It is an essential book for music lovers and everybody seeking to improve their mental and physical health. 
"This thoroughly researched written book results from a lifetime of careful study and wide experience. It contains revelations on virtually every page concerning the therapeutic benefits of music." Dr. Walter Clark, Professor of Musicology, University of California Riverside. 
"I appreciate this book because it is written in a way that activates the reader's senses in a way that not only informs but efficiently urges us to participate creatively, letting the music do its magic to us." Alfons Karabuda, President International Music Council.
    Show book
  • Run It Like a Business - Strategies for Arts Organizations to In­crease Audiences Remain Relevant and Multiply Money--Without Losing the Art - cover

    Run It Like a Business -...

    Aubrey Bergauer

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    In the US alone, the arts are a $763 billion sector whose 100,000+ organizations serve almost every community in the nation. There's no reason arts organizations should struggle to make ends meet. Running your arts organization like a business is your path forward to: 
 
 
 
● Grow audiences and keep them coming back again 
 
 
 
● Make our organizations more inclusive 
 
 
 
● Get younger attendees in the seats and on the donor rolls 
 
 
 
● Continue to create the art we love—without the stress of figuring out how to afford it 
 
 
 
Just because arts organizations are non-profits doesn't mean they shouldn't make money; it means the money they make goes back to fund the mission—whether that's music, visual arts, theatre, dance, or one of many other mediums that enrich our lives. 
 
 
 
The for-profit world knows how to achieve success across customer engagement, user experience, company culture, the subscription economy, technology and media, new revenue streams, and brand relevance. Run It Like a Business provides a powerful, proven framework to help all arts organizations revitalize their economic engines and ultimately serve the arts and its patrons.
    Show book
  • Recording Icons Creative Spaces - The Creative World of Mark Howard - cover

    Recording Icons Creative Spaces...

    Mark Howard

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Visual portraits of the iconic spaces where your favorite records were recorded 
		 
Mark Howard has worked with Bob Dylan, Neil Young, R.E.M., Willie Nelson, U2, the Neville Brothers, Tom Waits, Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, Marianne Faithfull, and the Tragically Hip
		 
Producer Mark Howard has always made unique records. For Howard, it’s not just about the recording process — making great music is also about creating unique, comfortable environments designed to bring out the best in the artist. To this end, he’s spent a career seeking out architecturally remarkable spaces in which to make albums. In Recording Icons / Creative Spaces, you’re invited behind the curtain to watch these music industry legends create. Using a non-invasive photographic approach, employing a Nikon time-lapse camera to capture these in-studio moments, Howard captures the hits as they happened, in a treasure trove of non-posed, natural images. You’re invited to travel the world with him and watch as he creates the beautiful spaces and inspiring atmosphere where the magic of classics by Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and many more actually happened.
    Show book
  • David Bowie's Low - cover

    David Bowie's Low

    Hugo Wilcken

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Los Angeles, 1976. David Bowie is holed up in his Bel-Air mansion, drifting into drug-induced paranoia and confusion. Obsessed with black magic and the Holy Grail, he's built an altar in the living room and keeps his fingernail clippings in the fridge.  There are occasional trips out to visit his friend Iggy Pop in a mental institution. His latest album is the cocaine-fuelled Station To Station (Bowie: "I know it was recorded in LA because I read it was"), which welds R&B rhythms to lyrics that mix the occult with a yearning for Europe, after three mad years in the New World.Bowie has long been haunted by the angst-ridden, emotional work of the Die Brucke movement and the Expressionists. Berlin is their spiritual home, and after a chaotic world tour, Bowie adopts this city as his new sanctuary. Immediately he sets to work on Low, his own expressionist mood-piece.
    Show book
  • A Practical Handbook for Singers - With guidance tips and exercises for healthy singing - cover

    A Practical Handbook for Singers...

    Kerry Boyle

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    DISCOVER YOUR BEST VOICE.

A Practical Handbook for Singers, created by professional voice practitioners, offers clear insight into your vocal instrument and the practical steps to develop it. Part One explores the essential physiology and care of your voice. Part Two provides focused exercises to build reliable breath control, consistent support, clear articulation, and balanced tone across your range. Access exclusive online videos demonstrating posture, breathing techniques, and exercises for effective practice. The essential guide for singers at every stage seeking deeper understanding and confident, healthy singing.
    Show book
  • Spid the Spider Visits the Seven Wonders of the World - A Travel Adventure Book for Kids About History and Discovery - cover

    Spid the Spider Visits the Seven...

    John Eaton

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Spid the Spider Visits the Seven Wonders of the World is a lively, humorous introduction to global landmarks, exploration and imagination — inspiring young readers to discover the world around them. 
 
Spid is bored. 
 
He longs for adventure — for faraway places, exciting discoveries and something truly extraordinary. 
So when he begins daydreaming about the Seven Wonders of the World, something magical happens. Suddenly, Spid finds himself travelling through time and across continents, visiting some of the greatest sights in human history. 
 
But adventures don’t always unfold exactly as imagined… 
 
From ancient marvels to surprising encounters, Spid discovers that history is full of wonder — and that curiosity can take you further than you ever thought possible. 
 
Why Parents & Teachers Love It 
•	Introduces world history in an accessible way 
•	Encourages curiosity and global awareness 
•	Supports geography and classroom topics 
•	Inspires imagination and exploration 
 
Includes two original songs: “I Dreamed of Faraway” and “Seven Wonders”. These songs bring the story to life and reinforce learning through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Watch animated films of the songs on YouTube.com/spidthespider to add visual storytelling. 
 
About the Series 
 
Spid the Spider is a laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure series for children aged 5–10, blending humour, heart and real-world life lessons. 
 
Through exciting adventures, seasonal celebrations and relatable mishaps, Spid shows young readers that effort leads to progress, mistakes are part of learning, and challenges help us grow in confidence — bringing growth mindset to life in a natural, story-led way. 
 
Written to be enjoyed both independently and with mum and dad, the books support early readers with engaging dialogue, expressive storytelling and layered humour that children love revisiting again and again.
    Show book