Ninjutsu: The Art of Invisibility

All the facts, legends and technique of the ninja are presented here y one of the foremost authorities on the subject.

The Ninja, also known as Shinobi, inspired awe and terror in equal measure. Master of espionage and assassination, stealth and concealment, the ninja's ability to move swiftly and silently gave rise to popular legends of amazing exploits, invincibility and supernatural powers.

In Ninjutsu: The Art of Invisibility, Donn Draeger draws back the veil of mystery shrouding the arcane practices of feudal Japan's shadow warriors. Stripping away myth and exaggeration, Draeger reveals the secret tactics, exotic weapons, tricks and disguises that earned the ninja a reputation as history's most feared secret agents.

Chapters include:

• Entering the World of the Ninja
• History and Organization
• Training and Skills
• Operating Techniques
• Costume
• Tools and Weapons
• Tactics, Ruses, and Feats
• Facts and Legends

• The Ninja Mind: Harnessing the Mental Strength and Physical Abilities of the Ninjutsu Masters
• The Illustrated Ninja Handbook: Hidden Techniques of Ninjutsu
• Ninja Secrets of Invisibility
• Ninja Skills: The Authentic Ninja Training Manual
• Ninja Shadowhand: The Art of Invisibility
• The Book of Ninja: The Bansenshukai - Japan's Premier Ninja Manual
• The Grandmaster's Book of Ninja Training
• Ninja: The (Unofficial) Secret Manual
• BANKE SHINOBI NO DEN Study and Training
• Classical Bujutsu (Martial Arts and Ways of Japan)