"If you're a fan of the author's (NISIOISIN) work then you'll
certainly want this whole series in your collection!" - Anime UK News
From the pen of the author of the legendary MONOGATARI novels comes
another unique offering. KATANAGATARI brings to life a swordless
"swordsman" and a self-described "schemer" who embark on a quest to
obtain twelve peculiar masterpiece blades. Featuring beautiful interior
art and copious bilingual footnotes, this paperback edition is the first
of a quartet brimming with action, romance, and unexpected wisdom.