The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai:Ghosts, Demons, Monsters and Other Mythical Creatures from Japan (with Over 250 Images)

by: Zack Davisson (Author)

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Publication Date: 2024/7/2

Language: English

Print Length: 288 pages

ISBN-10: 4805317736

ISBN-13: 9784805317730

Book Description

With a “ghostly torch” passed down from Lafcadio Hea, Davisson, accomplished author, translator, and folklorist delves into the depths of Japanese folklore to unearth 100 of the most bizarre and haunting creatures to ever grace myth and legend.In this book you’ll encounter a vast range of mysterious beings, from malevolent demons and chilling monsters to spectral ghosts and enchanted beasts. Davisson skillfully navigates the elusive realm of Yokai, shedding light on their mysteries and revealing their significance to the cultural tapestry of Japan.Featuring iconic Yokai such as the enigmatic Amabie, the endearing Tofu Kozo, and the pitiful Kyokotsu, alongside lesser-known entities like the repulsive Akaname and the never before catalogued Kaiju, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of Japan’s supeatural pantheon. Mode Yokai art by esteemed artists such as Lili Chin, Emi Lenox, and Peach Momoko breathe new life into the age-old legends shared within. Illustrated with over 250 color woodblock prints and paintings, and packed with interesting facts and entertaining stories, this book transports readers into a realm where the line between myth and reality blurs.”A mode day Lafcadio Hea is picking up his ghostly torch. Zack Davisson is the author, translator, and folklorist following in Hea’s footsteps.” —tofugu.com

About the Author

With a “ghostly torch” passed down from Lafcadio Hea, Davisson, accomplished author, translator, and folklorist delves into the depths of Japanese folklore to unearth 100 of the most bizarre and haunting creatures to ever grace myth and legend.In this book you’ll encounter a vast range of mysterious beings, from malevolent demons and chilling monsters to spectral ghosts and enchanted beasts. Davisson skillfully navigates the elusive realm of Yokai, shedding light on their mysteries and revealing their significance to the cultural tapestry of Japan.Featuring iconic Yokai such as the enigmatic Amabie, the endearing Tofu Kozo, and the pitiful Kyokotsu, alongside lesser-known entities like the repulsive Akaname and the never before catalogued Kaiju, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of Japan’s supeatural pantheon. Mode Yokai art by esteemed artists such as Lili Chin, Emi Lenox, and Peach Momoko breathe new life into the age-old legends shared within. Illustrated with over 250 color woodblock prints and paintings, and packed with interesting facts and entertaining stories, this book transports readers into a realm where the line between myth and reality blurs.”A mode day Lafcadio Hea is picking up his ghostly torch. Zack Davisson is the author, translator, and folklorist following in Hea’s footsteps.” —tofugu.com

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