Tales of Japan by Kotaro Chiba (Illus.)
Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic
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.
Features striking illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba
and an embossed, textured case with metallic gold ink, and a satin ribbon page marker
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
- Hardcover: 168 pages
- Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches