As announced a few days ago on Facebook, I was preparing a humble book that has the following background:
Last year, a client of mine who collects first and foremost Keicho-shinto (and who wishes to remain anonymous) commissioned me with compiling a work that quasi complements his collection (his blades are not featured). I’ve done it under the title “Masters of Keicho-Shinto” and it is quasi a catalog to a fictional, ideal exhibition on swords from that era. It features several works (about 100) of the then, well-known masters (35 in total) like Umetada Myoju, Horikawa Kunihiro, Horikawa Kuniyasu, Osumi no Jo Masahiro, Dewa no Daijo Kunimichi, Etchu no Kami Masatoshi, Kinmichi, Kashu Kanewaka, Hizen Tadayoshi, Hankei, Nanki Shigekuni, Sagami no Kami Masatsune, Echizen Yasutsugu, Owari Nobutaka, Harima Teruhiro, Hida no Kami Ujifusa and so on. Now my client has decided to share that info and asked me if I can make it a real book (original was PDF only). We/I will make it only available directly via me for the time being (b/w paperback) and for my client this is an opportunity to get some of his initial investment in this project back (so only a small part of the sales go to me as I was already paid back then of course). It comes with a detailed intro into the subject and should make an excellent reference for those who are interested in Keicho-shinto and the Momoyama-era sword style. Preview is provided below.
Price for the US letter format paberback 204p b/w book is 50 USD and 10 USD flat for shipping everywhere (except Australia which is 15 USD and Russia which is 20 USD shipping, sorry guys). As mentioned, it is direct order only for the time being. Easiest way is to PayPal me the total amount to “markus.sesko@gmail.com” and forward me your shipping details (+ phone number as Lulu asks for it) and I will have Luluy print a copy and send it to your place right away. Of course also checks and wire transfers are welcomed. Just get in touch with me at the aforementioned address. Also if you have any further questions.
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Another announcement: A friend of mine from good old Germany and founding member of the Nihonto Club Germany wants to part with a katchu. It is a mid-Edo period kiritsuke-kozane kebiki-odoshi style gusoku with a gold/blue color scheme. Piece is in original condition (i.e. no replacement parts). The helmet is a 62-plate brown lacquered suji-kabuto with kuwagata and red lacquered menpô. Except for a few scuffs and loose lacings (minor), the armor is in an excellent condition for an unaltered/unrepaired set of that time. If you are interested and need further info and/or pics, please get in touch with Mr. Joachim Hoppen via “JoachimHoppen@t-online.de“. Usually don’t do sales here but the seller has been a great supporter of my work right from the start and thus I think I can make an exception ;) Thank you for your attention!
