--- product_id: 502967127 title: "Sun and Steel" price: "₹ 3451" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/502967127-sun-and-steel store_origin: IN region: India --- # Sun and Steel **Price:** ₹ 3451 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sun and Steel - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 3451 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/502967127-sun-and-steel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In this fascinating document, one of Japan's best known-and controversial-writers created what might be termed a new literary form. It is new because it combines elements of many existing types of writing, yet in the end fits into none of them. At one level, it may be read as an account of how a puny, bookish boy discovered the importance of his own physical being; the "sun and steel" of the title are themselves symbols respectively of the cult of the open air and the weights used in bodybuilding. At another level, it is a discussion by a major novelist of the relation between action and art, and his own highly polished art in particular. More personally, it is an account of one individual's search for identity and self-integration. Or again, the work could be seen as a demonstration of how an intensely individual preoccupation can be developed into a profound philosophy of life. All these elements are woven together by Mishima's complex yet polished and supple style. The confession and the self-analysis, the philosophy and the poetry combine in the end to create something that is in itself perfect and self-sufficient. It is a piece of literature that is as carefully fashioned as Mishima's novels, and at the same time provides an indispensable key to the understanding of them as art. The road Mishima took to salvation is a highly personal one. Yet here, ultimately, one detects the unmistakable tones of a self transcending the particular and attaining to a poetic vision of the universal. The book is therefore a moving document, and is highly significant as a pointer to the future development of one of the most interesting novelists of modern times. Review: Do book is like cheap copy paste - I still didnt read i cant even find the real sun and steel book they dont sell it im still gratefull for this book Review: Formating Sucks. Almost Unreadable. - Really bad formating. The font is horrible together with its size, which makes the formating of this edition eye-damaging. The book itself is interesting, a transition from the world of Words, to the absolute realm of the Flesh. If you're going to buy this, do yourself a favor and buy another edition. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #33,107 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #139 in Philosophy (Books) #382 in Anthologies (Books) #677 in Self-Help for Success | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 834 Reviews | ## Images ![Sun and Steel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lWXlVcmXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Do book is like cheap copy paste *by A***D on 3 January 2025* I still didnt read i cant even find the real sun and steel book they dont sell it im still gratefull for this book ### ⭐⭐ Formating Sucks. Almost Unreadable. *by B***N on 25 December 2025* Really bad formating. The font is horrible together with its size, which makes the formating of this edition eye-damaging. The book itself is interesting, a transition from the world of Words, to the absolute realm of the Flesh. If you're going to buy this, do yourself a favor and buy another edition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Much needed words for a modern society in decay *by D***L on 6 April 2025* The font used in the translation here wasn't the best but the content is highly inspiring. Reshape yourself. Make the body and mind into one. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sun and Steel - Peter Owen Publishers Confessions of a Mask - Vintage Classics Spring Snow --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/502967127-sun-and-steel](https://www.desertcart.in/products/502967127-sun-and-steel) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*