SHOGUN

Shogun by James Clavell for the Folio Society

An English sailor washes up in 1600s Japan – and finds himself swept into a storm of samurai, court intrigue and culture shock. Shōgun is a sprawling, cinematic epic of East meets West, full of deadly politics, forbidden love and honour codes written in blood. Grand, gripping and gloriously immersive.

Epic, immersive and gloriously illustrated – the first-ever fully illustrated version of James Clavell’s Shōgun arrives in a lavish two-volume set. Featuring dynamic artwork by Chris Malbon, this dramatic retelling of 1600s Japan captures the intrigue, conflict and culture of a historical saga that continues to captivate generations.

Shōgun is a true epic. High-seas adventure meets complex historical drama in this gripping tale of a British maritime pilot whose ship crashes upon Japanese shores. John Blackthorn is thrust into a turbulent era in feudal Japan, marked by shifting power, international tension and dynastic clashes. A masterfully expansive and immersive saga is transformed into this lavish two-volume set, filled to burst with artist Chris Malbon's awesome illustrations featuring honourable samurai, majestic ships and sweeping vistas.