About this title: This text presents the autobiography of the man who made karate an international martial art, in which he recalls his own teachers and of his efforts to define and spread knowledge about karate without compromising its spirit.
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Description: Good. By Gichin Funakoshi; ISBN: 0870114638; Pub. : Kodansha International; Pub. Date: 1981-09-15; Media: Paperback; Weight: 1.6 oz.; NOTE: Lower page corners slightly wrinkled because of exposure to moisture; first few pages are slightly stained, wrinkling becomes less noticeable after the first 50 pages or so. Covers have light edgewear. A couple cover corner tips are bent, curled; some creasing evident at corners. Surfaces of covers are glossy. Binding is good. Pages have no marks, writing ... read more
Description: Fine. 0870114638 Ships next business day. NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Kodansha Amer Inc
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780870114632ISBN:0870114638
Description: Very Good + 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Very-nice copy-NO tears-Illustrated with photos-Tight spine-127 pages-27 pages have light (pencil) writing. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Kodansha Amer Inc
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780870114632ISBN:0870114638
Description: Very Good + 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Very-nice copy-NO tears-Illustrated with photos-Tight spine-127 pages-27 pages have light (pencil) writing. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Kodansha Amer Inc
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780870114632ISBN:0870114638
Description: Fine. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Near-new copy-NO tears-Illustrated with photos-Tight spine-127 pages-ONLY writing/mark inside book is previous owner's signature in book front-on blank page. NO remainder marks or price clippings. read more
Description: Funakoshi, Gichin., pub. by Kodansha International, nd (1987), c1975, 1st paperback edition 6th printing, illus. soft cover, vg, 127 pp, B & W photographic illus., 12mo, "For the first time in paperback the life story of the father of modern Karate-do" read more
Edition: Later Printing
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Kodansha America, Incorporated, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780870114632ISBN:0870114638
Description: FINE CONDITION. 0870114638 SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE ARCHBISHOP OF VADUZ, WOLFGANG HAAS! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Kodansha International
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780870114632ISBN:0870114638
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: Funakoshi, Gichin., Kodansha Int., nd (1998), c1975, 16th printing, illus. soft cover, corner crease & minor spine tear o/w vg-f, 127 pp, B & W photographic illus., 12mo, '...the life story of the father of modern Karate-Do' read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: KODANSHA EUROPE LTD Country = UNITED STATES
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780870114632ISBN:0870114638
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 142 pages. (142 pages) this text presents the autobiography of the man who made karate an international martial art, in which he recalls his own teachers and of his efforts to define and spread knowledge about karate without compromising its spirit. 7 b&w photographs edition new ed (Paperback) read more
"Funakoshi really delves into the philsophies behind karate-do. Not only how to present yourself and how to be good at it and to embrace the spirit behind krate-do, but also, how to live a good and humble life. Very enlightening, and thought provoking."
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