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Ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric, supernatural tales and appreciate Japanese culture and folklore set in a modern context.
"A collection of four spooky tales for the modern era, all tied to a certain Kyoto curio shop. A basket wriggles, a masked man lingers in the dark, and things are offered, lost, and forgotten. What mysteries lie hidden in the city's winding streets?"--
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Fox Tales is a collection of four spooky tales for the modern era, all tied to a certain Kyoto curio shop. A basket wriggles, a masked man lingers in the shadows, and things are offered, lost, and forgotten. What mysteries lie hidden in the city's winding streets?
Tomihiko Morimi offers an eerie glimpse into the beguiling and mysterious darkness of the old capital.
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ISBN: 9781975335465
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 22 November 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Yen Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 296g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Tomihiko Morimi is an award winning and highly regarded novelist. Several of his novels have been adapted into animated films, including the acclaimed Penguin Highway and The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl.
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