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Strange Japanese Yokai: A Guide to Weird and Wonderful Monsters, Demons and Spirits

Strange Japanese Yokai: A Guide to Weird and Wonderful Monsters, Demons and Spirits - Paperback

by Kenji Murakami
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Availability:In StockContributor:Kenji Murakami, Zack Davisson (Translator)Audience:Young AdultPublish date:2023-05-23Pages:192
Language:EnglishPublisher:Tuttle PublishingISBN-13:9784805317235ISBN-10:480531723XUPC:9784805317235Book Category:Young Adult FictionBook Subcategory:Comics & Graphic NovelsBook Topic:Manga, ParanormalSize:7.90 x 5.20 x 0.60 inchesWeight:0.9017Product ID:SC9MFN8TAZ
Since time immemorial, Japan has been inhabited by supernatural creatures, spirits, monsters and demons...Here's your chance to meet them up close and personal!

Strange Japanese Yokai assembles an extraordinary collection of mysterious creatures in every possible shape and size, each with their own unique back story. Some are well-known, others obscure. The one thing they share in common is that they are creepy and weird!

The 122 different Yokai described in this book include:

  • The Kappa: A dangerous creature who lives in lakes and rivers and attacks passers-by
  • The Nurarihyon: A mysterious Yokai with a huge head who steals food, tobacco and alcohol
  • The Yadokai: A mischievous former monk who wanders at night vandalizing and being a pest
  • The Ohaguru: A scary Yokai with black teeth who looks like a beautiful woman from afar until she gets closer, smiles, and reveals herself
  • And over 100 more!

Yokai expert Kenji Murakami identifies each Yokai, explains the history, where they commonly appear, and their strange powers. The book is illustrated with hundreds of full-color drawings showcasing the fascinating features of these strange creatures. Every monster here, no matter how disgusting, is part of the rich cultural legacy of Japan.

*Recommended for readers ages 14 & up*
Language:EnglishPublisher:Tuttle PublishingISBN-13:9784805317235ISBN-10:480531723XUPC:9784805317235Book Category:Young Adult FictionBook Subcategory:Comics & Graphic NovelsBook Topic:Manga, ParanormalSize:7.90 x 5.20 x 0.60 inchesWeight:0.9017Product ID:SC9MFN8TAZ
Kenji Murakami is a Yokai expert based in Japan. He travels throughout the country researching Yokai traditions. He has published many books on Yokai including the Dictionary of Yokai and the Encyclopedia of Japanese Yokai. He is a member of the World Yokai Association and a facilitator of the Haunted Friends Association.

Zack Davisson is an award-winning translator, writer, and folklorist. He is the author of books like Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan, Yurei: The Japanese Ghost, and Yokai Stories, and the translator of books like Soseki Natsume's I Am a Cat and Shigeru Mizuki's multiple Eisner Award-winning Showa: a History of Japan. In addition, his comic work includes Demon Days: X-Men from Marvel, Wayward from Image, and The Art of Star Wars Visions from Dark Horse. He has lectured on manga, folklore, and translation at numerous colleges and contributed to exhibitions at numerous museums. He currently lives in Seattle, WA with his wife Miyuki, dog Mochi, cat Shere Khan, and several ghosts.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

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Kenji Murakami, Zack Davisson (Translator)

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Kenji Murakami

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