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Samurai and ninjas were both warriors excelling in the Japanese art of war, known
for their bravery and cunning. Samurai were elite soldiers, well-educated men who
knew how to read and write as well as fight, and they were bound by a strict code of
honor called Bushido (The Way of the Warrior), which was passed down orally from
generation to generation, starting in the 10th century. Recruited from the aristocracy
and upper classes, analagous to European knights, samurai went into battle in large
formations, wearing elaborate armor and colorful dress meant to impress and intimi-
date. Ninjas were chosen for their martial arts skills rather than their social standing
or education. Dressed in black and with their faces covered, they were sent on mis-
sions alone or in small groups to attack the enemy with subterfuge and stealth, using
any tactics to assure success; their only code was one of secrecy.
The cover illustration is from a set of three Japanes prints owned for many years by
a Manning editor, and when we were looking for a ninja for the cover of this book, the
striking samurai print came to our attention and was selected for its intricate details,
vibrant colors, and vivid depiction of a ferocious warrior ready to strike—and win.
At a time when it is hard to tell one computer book from another, Manning cele-
brates the inventiveness and initiative of the computer business with book covers
based on two-hundred-year-old illustrations that depict the rich diversity of traditional
costumes from around the world, brought back to life by prints such as this one.
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