Two books exploring the life and thought of Minakata Kumagusu. ❶ The Woven Giant: The Life of Minakata Kumagusu Author: Jiro Kamizaka Publisher: Shinchosha Published: 8th printing, September 1987 (First edition published June 1987) Price: 1,500 yen, 389 pages Minakata Kumagusu, an independent scholar who became a legendary figure during his lifetime, thanks to his extraordinary memory and superhuman energy. His tumultuous youth in the Meiji era! 38 The author, who lives in Wakayama Prefecture, Kumagusu's hometown, lovingly portrays his unconventional and dazzling life! ❷ Minakata Kumagusu: The Man and His Thought Editor: Shohei Iikura Publisher: Heibonsha Published: First edition, 1st printing, September 1974 Price: 1,200 yen, 320 pages Thank you for viewing.