New Book - Japanese Swords from American Collections Volume I by Danny Massey

[Brian]

This just in via email, thought I would post it here.
Danny...the forum is here for you to use anytime you like. Sounds like a nice project.

 

PRE-RELEASE ORDERING

Japanese Swords from American Collections is the first volume of an ongoing series.  This pioneering endeavor aims to catalog some of the many swords here in the United States and share them with the world.  The book represents a 5 year effort and extensive coordination with private collections to present the 43 blades featured in this volume.

Works span from the Kamakura period up to the 1940's.  This unique book is richly illustrated with over 80 high resolution images, many of winch are full-page composites of multiple photographs.  The photography in this book presents the opportunity to study jigane and hataraki in combination with detailed text explanations, creating an excellent learning resource.

Those who are new to the study of Japanese Swords will find this to be an exciting introduction to the variety, wonder and beauty of Nihonto.  Seasoned students of sword study will look to this series as highly useful research reference.  Lastly, this series hopes to convey the typical nature and level of private collections among life-long enthusiasts here in the United States.      

8.5 x 11 inches  - Soft Cover 120 pages - 85 illustrations - Over 16,000 words 

Available now for $59  (plus $8.99 for US shipping). This is a pre-release price.  

CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS AND ORDERING INFO

 

[Vermithrax16]

Super cool! Will pick it up.

[Danny]

Thank you both so much for your kindness and support!  I have been working on this project for so many years.  It feels great to have it done.   I am a happy guy today:-)  

[Vermithrax16]

Congrats Danny! Can't wait to get it!

[Greg F]

I look forward to this.

 

Greg

[16k]

Will definitely get this!

[Brian]

Just looking at the contents of book 1, and looking at the sample pages for just one of the swords (http://www.nihontocraft.com/Yamato_Taima_Tomonaga.pdf) this is a must have.
Wow...incredible swords and great photography. I'll make a plan to sign up for one too asap.
 

[cisco-san]

...will order one copy definitely too! great pics!!!!

 

By the way, will be there a eBook version too?

[Michaelr]

Sent my payment yesterday. Looks great. Looking forward to its arrival. Thank you

[Danny]

Thank you so much everyone!  

 

Yes, there will be an eBook in the future but it will be a few months. 

[francois2605]

The book looks great ! I just ordered it 

[Jean]

I’ll wait for the e-book, but for sure, I will be the first to get it

 

Danny asa soon as available, pm me the details

[Danny]

Thank you so much.    I will let you know as soon as the e-book is available.  

[Stephen]

Well done Danny!

[Danny]

Thank you!  

[Rivkin]

Congratulations! This Taima sword is really something.

 

Kirill R.

[Danny]

Thank you Kirill! 

[Vermithrax16]

Arrived today. Pictures are top flight, very enjoyable work.

[Surfson]

Just ordered it.  Looks nice Danny!  Would be happy to have one of mine in Volume 2! 

[Danny]

Thank you so much!    I would be delighted :-)  

[Kanenaga]

Will you (or someone) have it at the SF show?

[Ken-Hawaii]

And what is the status on the e-book, Danny? My big tablet is a lot easier to carry around than hundreds of pounds of books!

[francois2605]

Received my copy yesterday, the pictures are outstanding !

[Danny]

I apologize for the slow response to the SF question and E Book question.   

 

There will not be any copies at the SF show.   I am not able to attend that show.  I wish I could :-) 

 

 The eBook is going to take some time.  (I have to make an ePub for that)     Thank you! 

[jlawson]

BTW all, great book you should get it. Danny has done a great job in photographing and cataloging some great swords. Got mine and it has some beautiful blades in it.