Kurosawa's life and work are well-documented in some excellent books. His own autobiography - Something Like An Autobiography - is essential reading, as are Donald Richie and Stephen Prince's books. Books to indulge a collector in detail, to books discussing Kurosawa's themes and their effects on the 21st Century. We are indeed grateful for the literary dedication to Kurosawa's work and can recommend our favourites in a little detail below.
Something Like an Autobiography By Akira Kurosawa
Essential reading for any Kurosawa devotee. Poigiant and funny, reading Kurosawa's story is inspiring and enjoyable. Buy this book
The Films of Akira Kurosawa By Donald Richie
Richie's book is a bible for Kurosawa-lovers. It has detailed discussions and information about all of Kurosawa's films; loads of rare stills, plus one of the best filmographies on the market. Possibly a bit too high-brow for some, but essential reading for the Kurosawa student. Buy this book
The Warrior's Camera By Stephen Prince
Awesome, detailed book about Kurosawa's work. Particularly good for the technical stuff, Prince is a leader in his field. Buy this book
Rashomon By Ryunosuke Akutagawa
Japanese short stories that inspired Kurosawa to make the film of the same name. Buy this book
