Tales of Japan

Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic

(Author) Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king. This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic. • Striking illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba • Special gift edition features an embossed, textured case with metallic gold ink, and a satin ribbon page marker Fans of Celtic Tales, Ghostly Tales, and Japanese Notebooks will love this book. This book is ideal for: • Fans of fairytales, folklore, or ghost stories • Anyone interested in Japan's history and culture • People of Japanese heritage • Collectors of illustrated classics

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Publisher:
Chronicle Books
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781452174464
Publish year:
2019
Publish date:
April 23, 2019

Chronicle Books

Chronicle Books is a San Francisco-based independent publisher known for its visually stunning and unique literary works. Their most famous book is "The Art of Pixar," showcasing the studio's groundbreaking animation. With a focus on creativity and innovation, Chronicle Books continues to make significant contributions to the world of literature.

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