A Book of Swords

Swords: An Artist's Devotion - Ben Boos (9 stars)
2008 - Candlewick

First off, I'm a big fan of Ben Boos' work. Add to the mix that I'm a bit of a fantasy geek, and it's easy to see why this book fascinates me.


Amazon description - Be smitten by the sword! An extraordinary young artist brings the history of this noble weapon — and its skillful masters — into stunningly sharp relief.

Brave 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 — 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.

I do not carry any collectible editions of this book, but here's a link to buy a standard edition (I benefit from all sales made through this link, so thank you in advance):