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  • The Book of Five Rings

    Author: Miyamoto Musashi

    What can you learn from a 17th century samurai? Plenty, if that samurai happens to be Miyamoto Musashi, the master strategist who started fighting at age 13 and never lost a fight in his sixty match career. His insights on how to defeat any opponent are still relevant 400 years later in a world where winning isn’t just a resume builder, but an absolute necessity.

    Musashi’s expertise extends beyond the technical how-to of swordplay into the deeper philosophy of successful combat. His emphasis on mastering not only your environment but yourself ultimately empowers you in all aspects of life. Success is not a fluke; it is a way of being.

    No matter what obstacles you face or enemies you encounter, you’ll be able to emerge victorious once you understand that conflict isn’t just about crossing swords: it’s about matching wits and following through on a larger plan.

    A favorite among generals, businessmen and other contemporary warriors, the lavishly illustrated SmarterComics edition of “The Book of Five Rings” is a guide to the underlying principles of triumph. Whether you’re dueling with corporate accountants or muscled muggers, this book teaches you that a great strategy trumps any cutting remark or hollow-tipped blade.

    Ready for a challenge? Click on QuizMe! below, and take the 10 question Samurai quiz. No worries, it's safe. No lethal swords involved!

    Miyamoto Musashi

    Infamous 17th century samurai Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) never lost a fight. His unprecedented winning streak wasn't based on supernatural powers: he was a keen master of strategy, timing, and the nuances of human interaction. He recorded his brilliant observations in "The Book of Five Rings" in 1643. By reading only a few pages one can see immediately why books based on Musashi’s life and writings have sold over 100 million copies.

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    • Beautiful, truly revolutionary! Great job Smartercomics!
      from Kelly Gneiting

      Pictures say a thousand words. Here you have a dynamic way to learn strategy from one of the best martial artists in history. I love the concept. I love the way it's presented, in beautiful color. I love the bullet-points presented to the back-drop of what each speaks to. This is treasure just as art, but 100-fold for what it teaches. I highly recommend this to everybody. I'm a big fan.

    • Samurai Philosophy for a Winner-Takes-All World
      from giantwarrior

      In a winner-takes-all world, we could all use a little bit of samurai philosophy. SmarterComics brings Miyamoto Musashi's classic, The Book of Five Rings into the modern day through a comic book format, illustrating how the classic principles of combat can be applied to life in the modern world, from the basketball court to the boardroom. Musashi taught the principles offered in The Book of Five Rings in his dojo and SmarterComics now teaches them to a new generation of readers, creating unique insights and connections through illustrations.

    • Great Read
      from texasgirl

      SmarterComics did it again; they made me enjoy reading a comic book. Their version of the well-known book "Book of Five Rings" is easy to read and extremely easy to understand. It was very entertaining also. It is a story about a 17th century samurai, Miyamoto Musashi, whose insights are relevant in todays' world too. The illustrations are a great combination of old and new images. It has a great message of living a successful life and overcoming many obstacles. A great read for the young and old.

    • Must-Read Book for Principles of Combat in Life,
      from thebeardenexperience

      The strategy book of famed 17th Century Japanese swordsman and ronin Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings, is explained in an easy to read comic book form. The five books are: The Book of Earth, The Book of Water, The Book of Fire and the Book of Void (that which has no beginning or no ending). The concepts that he offers are as applicable in the world of today as they were in his time, extending far beyond principles strictly for engaging in the kind of life-or-death combat that Musashi did. This is a must read book for anyone wanting to succeed in business, as well as in life

    • A Classic Revamped
      from kathy

      The concepts famous 17th century Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi's well-known "Book of Five Rings" have been simplified and easily accessible to anyone - yet equally relevant- in this comic book version by SmarterComics. The illustrations are excellent, mixing old and new imagery. The lessons and principles conveyed are applicable to anyone regarding how to be successful in work, business, personal endeavors - life in general. Great read.

    • Musashi
      from Ron Carson

      Musashi

    • Smart?
      from John Deer

      Smarter, SmarterComics! I can't overstate how cool you guys are!

    • Most important book ever!
      from L.C. Brown

      Competition is crucial in life -- and this IS THE (comic) book you need to read. Got the iPhone App and might buy the printed version soon.

    • Color!
      from Carol Carson

      Awesome guys!

    • F.... awesome!
      from Lynn Meyer

      Musashi

    • THE BEST !
      from Neil R. Kent

      Miyamoto Musashi comic book. Full color! The best I've ever read in my entire life. Way better than THE ART OF WAR.