Description: SRANGE TALES FROM JAPAN 99 Chilling stories of Yokai, Ghosts, Demons and the Supernatural. by Keisuke Nishimoto. Translated by William Scott Wilson. Tuttle Publishing. US. 2021. 1st Tuttle Edition. Illustrated. Paperback. 318 pages. Its 8 x 5.1 x 1.1. 14.6 oz. In Very Good condition. Unread. Covers show a bit of wear. Pages are clean and attached to spine; no markings, stains, tears, etc. Please, check photos. Strange Tales from Japan presents 99 spine-tingling tales of ghosts, yokai, demons, shapeshifters and trickster animals who inhabit remote reaches of the Japanese countryside. The captivating tales in this volume include: The Vengeance of Oiwa The terrifying spirit of a woman murdered by her husband who seeks retribution from beyond the grave. The Curse of Okiku A servant girl is murdered by her master and curses his family, with gruesome results. The Snow Woman A man is saved by a mysterious woman who swears him to secrecy. Tales of the Kappa Strange human-like sprites with green, scaly skin who live in water and are known to pull children and animals to their deaths. And many, many more! In his introduction, renowned translator William Scott Wilson explains the role these stories play in local Japanese culture and folklore, and their importance to understanding the Japanese psyche. Readers will learn which particular region, city, mountain or temple the stories originate from. - Free shipping anywhere in the USA. - Please, email me to ask any question.
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Book Title: SRANGE TALES FROM JAPAN
Book Series: Horror
Original Language: English
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Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Features: Illustrated
Topic: Japanese Folklore
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Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Fiction
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Intended Audience: Adults
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Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 2021
Type: Short Stories
Era: 2020s
Author: Keisuke Nishimoto
Genre: Horror
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Item Weight: 14.6 oz
Number of Pages: 318
