Shogun: A Novel of Japan (2 Volumes) [Import] [Hardcover]

James Clavell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1975

collectible, like new

Product Details

• Hardcover: 803 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum; Book Club (BCE/BOMC) edition (1975)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340203161
• ISBN-13: 978-0340203163
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #373,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James Clavell, who died in 1994, was a screenwriter, director, producer, and novelist born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Although he wrote the screenplays for a number of acclaimed films, including The Fly (1958), The Great Escape (1963), and To Sir With Love (1967), he is best known for his epic novels in his Asian Saga.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Immersive Historical Fiction, December 25, 2011

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This review is from: Shogun: A Novel of Japan (2 Volumes) (Hardcover)

From page one James Clavell convincingly recreates a place in time you want to visit and stay. He defines characters with immense depth and carefully gives you a a vivid description of each place. The story arc is dynastic and at times tragic with each character possessing the determination to succeed and often frightening cunning.

A no excuses, classic read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Epic, April 14, 2010

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In my teen years I saw the mini-series on television and I really liked it. I even bought it on DVD at Costco when I was on my own and would watch it at least twice a year or more when I was in a really "Japanese" mood. I was looking up something Japanese orientated at the library and this book popped up. I remember a family member having this book, but I was too young to want to read it at the time. Now, I thought, why rent it. It's a major classic! BUY IT! It can't be that expensive! I was wrong. It's an old book so not as many people have it available. Fortunately, I was able to get a nice copy of this version at a decent price. Now I feature it prominently on my Living Room Bookshelf with my other not so classic, but favorite books. I'll be reading it again next year. Probably after I watch the mini-series again. ;)

5.0 out of 5 stars far East, November 15, 2007

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Clavell brings the far East history to life so I felt like I was there with his characters. Interesting and informative.