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The Tale of Genji

hardcover – August 22, 2006
by Amano, Yoshitaka
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ISBN-13: 9781595820631 ISBN-10: 1595820639
Publisher
Dark Horse Comics
Binding
hardcover
Published
August 22, 2006
Weight
1.5 lbs
Dimensions
30.20×1.20×21.60 cm

About this book

The Tale of Genji by Amano, Yoshitaka. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781595820631.

Yoshitaka Amano has been praised around the world for his lush watercolors and evocative work dealing with myth and legend. In The Tale of Genji, Mr. Amano brings his considerable talent to retelling one of the most famous of Japanese myths. Written by Murasaki Shikibu shortly after 1000 AD and considered by most scholars to be the first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji is the story of the romantic adventures of Genji, the amazingly handsome prince and his many romantic conquests. Told through stunning paintings, Mr. Amano brings this classic story to life for a new generation.