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Stories and Symbols from Across the World
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The next book of stories from the creator of the bestselling tarot deck, Tarot of the Divine, and Beneath the Moon - Fairytales, Myths, and Divine Stories from Around the World. Discover the universal allure of the hero's journey captured in these global folktales, powerfully retold...
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The next book of stories from the creator of the bestselling tarot deck, Tarot of the Divine, and Beneath the Moon - Fairytales, Myths, and Divine Stories from Around the World.
Discover the universal allure of the hero's journey captured in these global folktales, powerfully retold and gorgeously illustrated by the author and artist behind Tarot of the Divine and Beneath the Moon.
Around the Sun is a storybook comprised of twelve beautifully illustrated folktales from all around the world and across time, each featuring classic tropes such as a Hero, a Challenge, an Advisor, and a Desire. Among the legends and myths included is the story of Innana, the Sumerian goddess of war and desire who sought to extend her earthly power to the underworld; the Cochiti tale from New Mexico about a young weaver caring for her elderly parents and the coyote who wins her affection; the Indonesian lore from East Java about Panji Semirang, the beautiful princess turned fierce bandit; and more.
For an additional layer of depth, background information on iconic recurring symbols, objects, and mythical tokens—such as The Mirror, The Magic Skin, and The World Tree—is interspersed throughout.
Yoshi Yoshitani's art style is dynamic and vibrant, featuring diverse and multicultural characters. Readers will be transported by Around the Sun's lush artistic details and gripping mythologies.
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ISBN: 9780593577899
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 May 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Random House Inc
Illustration: 60 ILLUSTRATIONS
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 152.0mm
Height: 241.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Yoshi Yoshitani is a California-based artist whose vibrant illustrations draw on inspiration from across the globe, with a particular focus on multicultural identity. Past clients include Disney, DC Comics, Valiant, Image, DreamWorks, and Netflix. Yoshi spends time researching world mythologies, listening to audiobooks, creating fashion inspiration boards, and attending comic conventions and art expos across the country.
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