Kenji Tokitsu serves us here a very documented study on the life and work of Miyamoto Musashi. The biography, both critical and complete, allow the reader to make sense of things between man and legend. The Book of Five Rings is itself extensively annotated and commented, and are in addition very interesting texts on various aspects of sword fighting, as kizeme. This is undoubtedly the reference book for anyone interested in Musashi, and it will satisfy the most widely martial arts enthusiasts in general.