Kindle
$8.99
Available instantly
Audible Logo Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Paperback
$21.49
Audio CD
$45.65
$21.49 with 14 percent savings
List Price: $24.99

The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price.
Learn more
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Sunday, May 19 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery Saturday, May 18. Order within 5 hrs 37 mins
In Stock
$$21.49 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$21.49
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
30-day easy returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

James Clavell
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Shōgun, Part One (The Asian Saga) Paperback – Unabridged, December 12, 2023

by James Clavell (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,049 ratings
See all formats and editions
Coupon:  
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$21.49","priceAmount":21.49,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"21","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"49","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"JK6BLB%2FlbqK0I32N4D5Y%2BFXM3rDMGe4JlM2pxYg4jxxDQHRBOADG8%2BKURjYvtS7kB%2FX%2FfsMichMHCycstqycEkSeP14HUfRe8H1G4rPLuyfZ%2B%2BH2L7mR473j%2BsFcNOXHN71lwmYj5kIfx0DEOCj9NQ%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

By the #1 New York Times bestselling author and unparalleled master of historical fiction, James Clavell's Shogun is soon to be a major FX/Hulu TV series!

Shogun, the classic epic novel of feudal Japan that captured the heart of a culture and the imagination of the world, is now available for the first time in serial format. Part One contains the first half of the complete novel. 

After Englishman John Blackthorne is lost at sea, he awakens in a place few Europeans know of and even fewer have seen--Nippon. Thrust into the closed society that is seventeenth-century Japan, a land where the line between life and death is razor-thin, Blackthorne must negotiate not only a foreign people, with unknown customs and language, but also his own definitions of morality, truth, and freedom. As internal political strife and a clash of cultures lead to seemingly inevitable conflict, Blackthorne's loyalty and strength of character are tested by both passion and loss, and he is torn between two worlds that will each be forever changed. 

Powerful and engrossing, capturing both the rich pageantry and stark realities of life in feudal Japan, Shogun is a critically acclaimed powerhouse of a book. Heart-stopping, edge-of-your-seat action melds seamlessly with intricate historical detail and raw human emotion. Endlessly compelling, this sweeping saga captivated the world to become not only one of the best-selling novels of all time but one of the highest-rated television miniseries, as well as inspiring a nationwide surge of interest in the culture of Japan. Shakespearean in both scope and depth, Shogun is, as the New York Times put it, ‘'not only something you read--you live it.'‘   

Also available: Shogun: Part Two

Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Book 1 of 2
    Shōgun
  2. Print length
    704 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Blackstone Publishing Inc
  5. Publication date
    December 12, 2023
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.5 x 8 inches
  7. ISBN-13
    979-8212895194
  8. See all details
Next page
Books with Buzz
Books with Buzz
Discover the latest buzz-worthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and nonfiction. Explore more

Frequently bought together

Shōgun, Part One (The Asian Saga)
$21.49
Get it as soon as Sunday, May 19
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Shōgun, Part Two (The Asian Saga)
$22.49
Get it as soon as Sunday, May 19
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Tai-Pan (The Asian Saga) (Asian Saga, 2)
$17.99
Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 22
Only 4 left in stock (more on the way).
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Some of these items ship sooner than the others.
Show details Hide details
Choose items to buy together.
Popular Highlights in this book
What are popular highlights?
Previous page
  1. Shōgun was the ultimate rank a mortal could achieve in Japan. Shōgun meant Supreme Military Dictator. Only one daimyo at a time could possess the title. And only His Imperial Highness, the reigning Emperor, the Divine Son of Heaven, who lived in seclusion with the Imperial Families at Kyoto, could grant the title.
    Highlighted by 348 Kindle readers
  2. Isn’t man but a blossom taken by the wind, and only the mountains and the sea and the stars and this Land of the Gods real and everlasting?
    Highlighted by 244 Kindle readers
  3. By historic custom only the descendants of the sprawling, ancient, semidivine families of the Minowara, Takashima, and Fujimoto were entitled to the rank of Shōgun.
    Highlighted by 235 Kindle readers
Next page

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A colossal work in every way...A huge panorama...but you won't want it shorter by one sentence."

-- "Cosmopolitan"

"A tale surging with action, intrigue, and love...A huge cast...Vast and dramatic...Stunning...savage...beautiful."

-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Adventure and action, the suspense of danger, shocking, touching human relationships...A climactic human story."

-- "Los Angeles Times"

"An epic novel by every definition...Any lover of book reading, good story, and superb writing craftsmanship will be totally adsorbed by this, Clavell's finest novel."

-- "Barnes&Noble.com"

"An epic novel that cuts bloodred deep into the beating heart of the timeless quest for power. Clavell's work is rightly positioned among the must-read historical fiction classics."

-- "Don Winslow, New York Times bestselling author of The Cartel and The Force"

"An utterly engrossing classic that still thrills to this day. James Clavell's Shōgun draws you in and never lets you go. This epic story epitomizes the will to battle fiercely despite impossible odds. A riveting must-read."

-- "Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author"

"I can't remember when a novel has seized my mind like this one. Perhaps it was the author's Hong Kong novel Tai-Pan...James Clavell breathes narrative. It's almost impossible not to continue to read Shōgun once having opened it. Yet it's not only something that you read--you live it...People, customs, settings, needs, and desires all become so enveloping you forget who and where you are...It's irresistible."

-- "New York Times"

Adventure, intrigue, love...death, bloodshed, and sex...You'll love it!"

-- "Library Journal"

About the Author

JAMES CLAVELL (1921-1994) was a novelist, screenwriter, director, and World War II veteran and prisoner of war. He is best known for his epic Asian Saga novels, which launched with the 1962 bestseller King Rat, and their televised adaptations. He also wrote screenplays for such films as The Great Escape and The Fly, and was a writer, director, and producer on To Sir, with Love. His books Shōgun, Noble House, Tai-Pan, and Whirlwind were #1 New York Times bestsellers.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CMYB29G8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blackstone Publishing Inc; Paperback edition (December 12, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 704 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8212895194
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.26 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.5 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,049 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
James Clavell

James Clavell

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

James Clavell, the son of a Royal Navy family, was educated in Portsmouth before, as a young artillery officer, he was captured by the Japanese at the Fall of Singapore. It was on this experience that his bestselling novel KING RAT was based. He maintained this oriental interest in his other great works: TAI-PAN, SHOGUN, NOBLE HOUSE and GAI JIN. Clavell lived for many years in Vancouver and Los Angeles, before settling in Switzerland, where he died in 1994.

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
2,049 global ratings
Good book but contains misprints
5 Stars
Good book but contains misprints
UPDATE:I contacted the publisher directly and their customer service was excellent. I haven’t finished the book yet, but if you enjoy the TV series, I recommend reading this book. There is a lot of backstory and character development that you will miss out on if you only watch the show. It is well written and humorous at times.Old review:I am glad I looked ahead in this book, because I have at least one upside down page, where the text is also cut off. Such a shame
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

Hesky Haim
5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular adventure, beautifully told, in an ancient world!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
Verified Purchase
A spectacular story, beautifully told, in an ancient foreign world! Filled with adventure, history, culture, power, struggles, love and much more.
Helpful
 Report
Lyn S.
5.0 out of 5 stars shōgun is masterful!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
Verified Purchase
James Clavell was a masterful storyteller. This book is a page-turner, full of intriguing detail. While his description is artful & tantalizing, his plot is clear, well crafted & leaves you thirsting for more. The characters come to life & their interaction pulls us into an exotic history & drama. The book far over shadows the film.
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
salmantarin
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
Verified Purchase
A very well-written and detailed book. Everything from the descriptions to the conversations and the backgrounds were written so brilliantly, it was a very easy and quick read for a 500+ page book. Can’t wait to read Part 2!
Helpful
 Report
Caleb Levins
4.0 out of 5 stars Terrifically Immersive
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
Verified Purchase
I recently began reading the book and am already hooked. The writing is very immersive, with one small wrinkle. The author refers to a famous sword, the "Murasama blade" which throws me off every time I read it. I believe he means to reference MuraMASA, not Murasama. As a Japanese martial history and craftsmanship enthusiast, this small mistake catches my attention and is hard to overlook. Otherwise, the boom is fabulous so far and I look forward to reading the second.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Chuck
5.0 out of 5 stars great historical novel
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
Verified Purchase
Detailed insight into English and Japanese culture and politics of that era. Great attention to detail. This is a fascinating historical novel.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Rachel G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book but contains misprints
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
Verified Purchase
UPDATE:
I contacted the publisher directly and their customer service was excellent. I haven’t finished the book yet, but if you enjoy the TV series, I recommend reading this book. There is a lot of backstory and character development that you will miss out on if you only watch the show. It is well written and humorous at times.

Old review:
I am glad I looked ahead in this book, because I have at least one upside down page, where the text is also cut off. Such a shame
Customer image
Rachel G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book but contains misprints
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
UPDATE:
I contacted the publisher directly and their customer service was excellent. I haven’t finished the book yet, but if you enjoy the TV series, I recommend reading this book. There is a lot of backstory and character development that you will miss out on if you only watch the show. It is well written and humorous at times.

Old review:
I am glad I looked ahead in this book, because I have at least one upside down page, where the text is also cut off. Such a shame
Images in this review
Customer image
Customer image
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
John J. Petry
5.0 out of 5 stars This book has survived well since 1975
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
Verified Purchase
I first read this book while posted to the island of Ponape in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands [now Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia] in 1977. I was out in the boonies at the old Forestry Station and, over the course of a Thanksgiving holiday, read the entire book. I am excited to do so again now, 46+ years later. It is well-written and keeps one thoroughly enmeshed in the storyline. I strongly encourage anyone interested to read it and if you have seen the old Shogun mini-series or are considering the new version, read the book first. It is much richer in every aspect.
38 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Johnnysimms
5.0 out of 5 stars Shogun the.new adventure
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
Verified Purchase
It takes a few pages to get into the flow of this book. But once into the flow this book is hard to put down. It seems every chapter brings new exciting surprises.
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Psych Buff
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing details
Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2024
Verified Purchase
I'm surprised at the level of detail in this book. I am a newbie in the game of writing. I am learning from his wonderful tales!
Report
raken
5.0 out of 5 stars An epic saga!! Worth the wait.
Reviewed in India on April 29, 2024
Verified Purchase
Was waiting to get my hands on this book.
It took around a month to arrive, but it was totally worth the wait.
Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2024
Verified Purchase
Couldn't stop reading. Every part of this book so vivid. Really enjoyed learning about the ways of Japanese people back in time and also about those they call Barbarians. So interesting.
Report