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Swords: An Artist's Devotion | 
| Creator: Ben Boos
Publisher: Candlewick
Category: Book
List Price: $24.99
Buy New: $10.79
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 41471
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 11.9 x 10.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 0763631485
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.441
EAN: 9780763631482
ASIN: 0763631485
Publication Date: September 9, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: BRAND NEW, NO UGLY REMAINDER MARKS.
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Product Description
bBe smitten by the sword! An extraordinary young artist brings the history of this noble weapon #8212; and its skillful masters #8212; into stunningly sharp relief./bbrbrBrave men and women have taken up the sword since ages of old, and a fascination with this formidable weapon grips dedicated followers to this day. Here is a celebration of swords and swordsmen that spans time and place #8212; from ancient warriors such as Beowulf to medieval knights; from stealthy ninja and samurai to legendary maidens of war. Illustrated with breathtaking intricacy, SWORDS reflects the passion of a true devotee, offering lavish background details on design and use as well as exquisite spreads showcasing specimens in all their shining glory.
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| Customer Reviews:
Amazing drawings! January 3, 2009
This book is very simple, yet gorgeous. It is mainly just hand-drawn pictures of a variety of swords, in different categories. I bought this book for my almost 4-year old son who is obsessed with swords, and we love it.
great book, great gift December 18, 2008
got it for my nephew and it looks perfect. The pictures are especially good.
 Stunning Images October 6, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is not what I expected. I was thinking it may be something along the lines of - How To Be A Knight or the DK Eyewitness guides on Armour. This book is more than that. Not only is it put into clever section headers but each header has a simple and thoughtful write up. This is then followed by full page, stunning colour images of the swords in question. This book is suitable for anyone who has an appreciate for swords, weapons or armour of any sort and people of any age, including kids. I originally purchased it as a gift, but there is no way I am giving it up.
Excellent September 15, 2008
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
Great book, by a great artist. A must for anyone with a passion for swords and swordsmen.
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