Kuniyoshi The Faithful Samurai Author:David R. Weinberg A pioneering publication which deals with the most famous series - the 'Seishu gishi den' (1847-48) and its sequel the 'Seishu gishin den' (1848) - of the forty-seven masterless samurai (ronin) by artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). The true 18th century tale of revenge by forty-seven ronin for the death of their lord was enormously popular in... more » Japan: it was dramatised for the Kabuki theatre and its heroes were often depicted in Ukiyo-e prints. Kuniyoshi was a master in the genre of warrior prints, and his series expressively portrays these warrior 'folk heroes'. Dr. Weinberg's book also includes translations of the texts which appear on the prints and which recount each hero's exploits. In addition, there are photographs of the relics of the masterless samurai and the ruins of their castle in Ako. This magnificent book contains 89 colour illustrations.« less