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Takehiko Inoue is the creator of one of the most popular manga of all time, Slam Dunk, which sold over 170 million copies worldwide and played a pivotal role in increasing the popularity of basketball in Japan. He followed up with two series lauded by critics and fans alike—Vagabond, a fictional account of the life of Miyamoto Musashi, and Real, a manga about wheelchair basketball. Inoue is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Tezuka Osamu Culture Award and the Media Arts Festival Award. In addition to his work on manga, Inoue has worked with television commercials, character designs for video games, and is the founder of a scholarship to foster Japanese basketball talent.

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This large-trim definitive edition with gorgeous textured design collects three phenomenal volumes of the samurai-era masterpiece by manga legend Takehiko Inoue!

Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher—the most celebrated swordsman of all time.

Musashi endeavors to take on sword master Yagyu Sekishusai, a man recognized as the greatest swordsman of his time. Does Musashi truly believe that killing a seemingly helpless old man in his sleep will take him further along his path?