Real-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential warrior philosopher, Musashi authored A Book of Five Rings, a theoretical guide to military strategy still used today by modern-day businessmen. But the path to enlightenment in feudal era Japan was fraught with peril. At 17 years of age, Musashi — still known by his childhood name Shinmen Takezo — was a wild young brute just setting out along the way of the sword! Three-in-one, contains issues 1-3 of Vagabond SC, 6x9, 728pgs, PC

Change Your Perspective--Get BIG A Collection of Volumes 4 - 6! Enlightenment > Real-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential warrior philosopher, Musashi authored A Book of Five Rings, a classic treatise in the canon of world philosophy and military strategy. But the path to enlightenment is an endless journey, and to get there through violent means--by way of the sword--makes mere survival an even greater challenge. Musashi sets out for Nara intent on challenging the warrior monks of legendary H z in Temple. But Musashi's growing feelings for his childhood friend Ots may prove to be a fatal distraction in his match against Inshun, the austere master of H z in's deadly spear technique! SC, 6x9, 632pgs, B&W

A Collection of Volumes 7 - 9! One with Heaven and Earth Musashi suffers a humiliating defeat against Inshun, the second-generation master of Hôzôin Temple. To prepare for a rematch, Musashi undertakes an intense spiritual and physical training regimen with a most unlikely teacher--Inshun's predecessor, the founder of the Hôzôin Spear Technique. To attain the focus necessary to take on the most technically proficient and deadliest fighter he has ever faced, Musashi will first have to confront his own deep-seated personal demons. SC, 6x8, 616pgs, B&W

A Collection of Volumes 10 - 12! Infinite Universe Musashi endeavors to take on sword master Yagyû Sekishûsai, a man recognized by many to be the greatest swordsman of his time. But with Sekishûsai far past his prime, does Musashi truly believe that killing a seemingly helpless old man in his sleep will take him further along the path? SC, 6x9, 664pgs, PC

Sasaki Kojirô is the man destined to become Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well-known duel in the annals of Japanese history. As a deaf-mute young man coming of age in a remote seaside village, Kojirô's innate ability with the sword compels him to become even better. This drive takes him beyond the borders of his peaceful village into the violent and chaotic world of feudal era Japan in the midst of a bloody war. Length: 584 pages

The Distant Ocean In the aftermath of the bloody Battle of Sekigahara, Sasaki Kojirō, the man destined to be Musashi's opponent in the most famous duel in Japanese history, finds himself alone amidst desperate refugees and vicious hunters. Despite being pushed to his limits, Kojirō is far from daunted by his peril and instead thrives with an almost supernatural serenity. Driven by his macabre thirst for battle, Kojirō is transformed into the ultimate swordsman. Length: 640 pages

Confrontation Musashi has returned to Kyoto one year after he last attempted to take on the mighty Yoshioka School, and the entire city is abuzz anticipating the rematch to come. When the elder disciples of the Yoshioka discover the unbelievable progress Musashi has made along the way of the sword, they plot to defeat him however they can--even if it means resorting to dishonorable means. Length: 624 pages

It's been one year since Yoshioka Denshichiro granted Musashi a reprieve for a rematch. Denshichiro may have been a better swordsman back then, but with Musashi before him now, he realizes the truly incredible strides his opponent has made in such a short period of time. By sheer force of will, a reluctant Denshichiro moves forward into the fight. And what will the deadly repercussions be for Musashi after this duel that's all but already won? SC, 6x8, 624pgs, B&W

After single-handedly defeating seventy bloodthirsty men from the Yoshioka clan, Musashi is at the greatest crossroads of his life ' will he head toward the light and live a life among men, or will the allure of the darkness be too strong for him to resist? A chance encounter with the ferocious master, Ito Ittosai, may make the decision to live by the sword inevitable. SC, 6x8, 632pgs, B&W

Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro's intertwining paths lead them toward what will be the greatest samurai duel in Japanese history. Sasaki Kojiro heads to Kokura for his new position as sword instructor for the powerful Hosokawa Clan. Meanwhile, Musashi is at a crossroads dealing with the aftermath of single-handedly destroying the mighty Yoshioka clan. After he starts to question his quest to be invincible and his whole reason for existence, will his confidence in himself ever be the same? SC, 6x8, 632pgs, PC

At 17 years of age, Miyamoto Musashi-still known by his childhood name, Shinmen Takez?-is a wild young brute just setting out along the way of the sword. In the aftermath of the epic Battle of Sekigahara, Takez? finds himself a fugitive survivor on the losing side of the war. Takez?'s vicious nature has made him an outcast even in his own village, and he is hunted down like an animal. At this crucial crossroads in Takez?'s life, an eccentric monk and a childhood friend are the only ones who can help him find his way. HC, 728pgs, B&W

Musashi sets out for Nara intent on challenging the warrior monks of legendary Hozoin Temple. But Musashi's growing feelings for his childhood friend Otsu may prove to be a fatal distraction in his match against Inshun, the austere master of Hozoin's deadly spear technique! HC, 632pgs, B&W

Miyamoto Musashi selviytyi taistelusta Yoshiokan veljeksiä vastaan. Nyt hän haluaa nähdä Otsun ja tulla maailman parhaaksi taistelijaksi. Tästä syystä hän suuntaa kohti Hozoin temppeliä.

Inshun, Hozoinin temppelin toiseksi paras. Hänen keihäälleen ei löydy vertaista ja Musashi joutuukin pelkäämään ennen kokemattomalla tavalla.

Inshun osoittautuu todella vahvaksi ja Musashi tuntee tuskallisesti nahoissaan oman mitättömyytensä. Samalla Matahachi saa elämänsä tilaisuuden.