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Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of Japanese folklore with this substantially expanded and refreshed edition. Delve into the fascinating world of yokai and their growing impact on global pop culture.
Japan's folklore and popular culture teem with enigmatic beings—monsters, spirits, and supernatural entities collectively known as yokai. From the mountain-dwelling tengu goblins to the aquatic kappa sprites, shape-shifting kitsune foxes to the peculiar ceiling-licking creatures, these mythical beings manifest in myriad forms. Whilst they've found contemporary fame in anime, manga, cinema, and video games, many yokai trace their origins to local legends, folktales, and regional ghost stories. This tome invites readers to explore the intricate processes of folklore creation, transmission, and collection, offering insight into how humans make sense of the inexplicable in their surroundings.
This meticulously revised second edition boasts fifty additional illustrations, including a brand-new, breathtaking yokai gallery. These vibrant, full-colour images chronicle the visual evolution of yokai across the centuries. With his trademark clarity and erudition, Michael Dylan Foster unravels the cultural and historical tapestry surrounding yokai, elucidating their diverse meanings and introducing the intrepid individuals who have pursued these mysterious beings throughout history.
Book ISBN: | 9780520403888 |
Book Author: | Shinonome Kijin |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | University of California Press |
Book Publisher: | University of California Press |
Book Dimensions: | 228 x 154 x 31 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-10-22 |
Book Pagination: | 480 pages, 61 color illustrations, 23 b-w illustrations |
Book Weight: | 768g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’