Sep
15
Gamal Hennessy’s The Business of Freelance Comic Book Publishing
I backed Comics Connection's Gamal Hennessy’s The Business of Freelance Comic Book Publishing.
Books
You wouldn’t know it, but behind the scenes, I do a ton of research to make VIKINGS vs SAMURAI a gripping story and a world you can immerse yourself in. Fortunately for both of us, the research is a hell of a lot of fun!
Aug
07
The Samurai
In his latest book, Stephen Turnbull goes beyond battles to reveal the real samurai vibe: suicide rituals, vendettas, art, and poetry.
1 min read
Jul
11
The Saga of the Volsungs with The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok
From the translator of the bestselling Poetic Edda comes a gripping new rendering of two great sagas. Explore the legendary heroic family through the tales of Sigurd, Brynhild, and Ragnar Lothbrok.
1 min read
Jul
10
George Sansom’s A History of Japan to 1134
Little did I know that VIKINGS vs SAMURAI would lead me down a rabbit hole of captivating research.
Jul
04
Beowulf: A New Translation
Maria Dahvana Headley’s Beowulf flips the script, revealing new elements unseen in English before. It’s a fresh take that’ll change how you see the old story.
Jun
21
The Mongol Invasions of Japan, 1274 and 1281
From Xanadu, Kubla Khan plotted Japan’s invasion. Only after acquiring Korea did he gain the maritime resources needed for the operation.
May
15
Shamanism: Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy
Mircea Eliade’s Shamanism is a foundational work on the mysterious phenomenon, spanning 2.5 millennia of human history across the globe.
4 min read
Apr
27
Samurai Women 1184–1877
Discover the untold stories of Japan's female warriors, from Empress Jingo-kogo to the women of the samurai class. Unveiling their roles, weapons, training, and beliefs, this book brings their history to life with never-before-translated material.
1 min read
Apr
13
Beowulf: A New Verse Translation
In Beowulf: A New Verse Translation,Seamus Heaney unearths the power in this ancient yarn. He revitalizes the epic for the twenty-first century.
Feb
16
Samurai and Ninja: The Real Story Behind the Japanese Warrior Myth that Shatters the Bushido Mystique
In Samurai and Ninja, Cummins separates myth from reality, portraying Japanese warriors as they were during Japan's tumultuous feudal era.
1 min read