This is a 1963 twelfth printing of the seminal martial arts manual Karate: The Art of "Empty Hand" Fighting, co-authored by the legendary Hidetaka Nishiyama and Richard C. Brown. Published by the Charles E. Tuttle Company, this influential work is renowned for its comprehensive breakdown of Shotokan techniques, featuring detailed instructional photography and philosophical insights. This particular copy features a distinctive burlap-style cloth hardcover with black kanji and white lettering, accompanied by its original red and tan illustrated dust jacket. The item is in fairly good vintage condition; the dust jacket shows minor wear, while the interior pages remain generally clean with some minor foxing and light staining consistent with its age.