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The Tale of Genji

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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.

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Product Details
Dark Horse Comics,U.S.
1595820639 / 9781595820631
Hardback
895.636
08/08/2006
United States
English
Foreign
80 p. : col. ill.
28 cm
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