Blade of the Young Samurai - Endless Quest by Clyde Caldwell (1984)

Painted in oil by fantasy artist Clyde Caldwell in 1984, this dynamic illustration served as the cover art for the Dungeons & Dragons Endless Quest gamebook 'Blade of the Young Samurai' (Book #23), written by Morris Simon and published by TSR in November 1984. The dramatic scene depicts the unnamed young samurai protagonist battling amidst turbulent ocean waves against the massive, writhing tentacles of a monstrous sea creature while wielding a radiant, magically glowing katana—one of the sacred imperial relics sought during the reader's perilous interactive quest across the land of Nippon.

Professionally restored and reproduced from the original artwork, this print preserves the powerful visual impact of Clyde Caldwell's painting while offering exceptional detail and color fidelity for modern display. • Premium 200 g/m² matte paper • Exceptional detail and color reproduction • Professionally enhanced and restored image quality • Available in 12x18", 16x24", and 24x36" sizes • Unframed for custom display options • Printed in the USA