Exploring Japan's rich folklore, this illustrated compendium presents a captivating collection of beastly ghosts and supernatural creatures known as yokai. Folklorist Zack Davisson recounts their humorous antics and the terror they can unleash on humanity. Accompanied by twenty stunning original woodcut prints by Liv Rainey-Smith, the book offers a unique blend of storytelling and art, bringing these mythical beings to life in a visually striking manner.
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Zack Davisson is een gevierde vertaler, schrijver en folklorist wiens werk duikt in het rijke tapijt van Japanse geesten, monsters en bovennatuurlijke folklore. Zijn expertise ligt in het tot leven brengen van deze traditionele verhalen, waarbij hij hun culturele betekenis en artistieke weergave onderzoekt. Davissons unieke benadering combineert diepe wetenschap met een boeiende verhalende stijl, waardoor lezers een boeiende toegang krijgen tot de mystieke wereld van de Japanse mythologie en ver storytelling.






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