A bibliography of writings by Dave
Lowry
Dave Lowry's columns are in
various martial arts-related magazines, including Furyu the
Budo Journal, Furyu Online,
and Black Belt. In addition, his freelance pieces are
in many national publications. If you like his stuff on this
site and in these magazines, you should pick up one of these
books. They're great!*
Autumn Lightning. Shambhala
Publications, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts. c. 1985. ISBN #0-87773-305-8.
180 pp., softcover. $8.95 US. A semi-autobiographical tale of
Dave's accumulated training in the martial ways as a young man,
and his introduction to the history and tradition of the koryu
(classical martial arts). A fine atmospheric piece.
Bokken: Art of the Japanese
Sword. Ohara Publications, Inc., Burbank, California. c.
1986. ISBN #0-89750-104-7. 192 pp., softcover. $7.95 US. A technical
book on the use of the wooden sword, particularly for the aikido
enthusiast.
Jo: Art of the Japanese Short
Staff. Ohara Publications, Inc., Burbank, California. c.
1987. ISBN #0-89750-116-0. 192 pp., softcover. $11.95 US. A technical
book on various jo (short staff) methods, particularly for the
aikido enthusiast.
Persimmon Wind: A Martial
Artist's Journey in Japan. Charles E. Tuttle Co., Inc. Boston,
Rutland, Vermont, Tokyo. c. 1997. ISBN #0-8048-3142-4. 274 pp.,
softcover. $19.95.
Sword and Brush, The Spirit
of the Martial Arts. Shambhala Publications, Inc., Boston,
Massachusetts. c. 1995. ISBN #1-57062-112-8. 120 pp., softcover.
A collection of musings and delightful calligraphy concerning
the philosophy of swordsmanship and calligraphy.
* Prices are as when we bought 'em, and may not necessarily
reflect current prices. If your local bookstore doesn't carry
a certain book, give the dealer the title and ISBN number, and
they can probably order it for you. Or try ordering from our
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or not, is credited to us, and we get a small percentage!).