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The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth
The Stories of the Mischievous Kappa, Trickster Kitsune, Horrendous Oni, and More
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Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore, including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture, from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan. Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating...
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Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore, including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture, from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan.
Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating journey through Japan’s folklore, with profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue to live on in pop culture today.
From the sly kitsune to the ogre-ish oni and mischievous shape-shifting tanuki, learn all about the origins of these fantastical and mythical creatures. This gorgeous package is complete with stained edges and stunning four-colour illustrations. With information on their cultural significance, a retelling of a popular tale tied to that particular yokai, and how it’s been spun into today’s popular culture, this handsome tome teaches you about the stories and histories of the beings that inspired characters in your favourite movies, animes, mangas, and games.
Adventure, mystery, and amazing tales await in The Book of Japanese Folklore.
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Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore, including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture, from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan. Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating journey through Japan’s folklore, with profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue...Hardback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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ISBN: 9781507221914
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 May 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Adams Media Corporation
Illustration: 4-color with illustrations and stained edges
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Michelle Wang
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 556g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Thersa Matsuura is an American expat who has lived in Japan for over thirty years. Her fluency in the language allows her to explore her favorite part of Japanese culture: all the myths, legends, folktales, and superstitions. Thersa retells these Japanese folktales and ghost stories on her popular podcast Uncanny Japan. Thersa has also published two short story collections, including A Robe of Feathers and Other Stories and The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales, a collection of horror stories inspired by Japanese folktales, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award in 2017.
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