{"product_id":"the-japanese-yokai-handbook-a-guide-to-the-spookiest-ghosts-demons-monsters-and-evil-creatures-from-japanese-folklore-over-175-full-color-illu-9784805317280","title":"The Japanese Yokai Handbook: A Guide to the Spookiest Ghosts, Demons, Monsters, and Evil Creatures from Japanese Folklore (Over 175 Full-Color Illu","description":"\u003cp\u003e  • Publisher: MIXGD\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: MIXGD\u003cbr\u003e • Subject: Creative Writing, Fiction\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Asia - Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is your ultimate guide to Japan's scariest creatures!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYokai come in every imaginable shape and form--from frightening ghosts and cruel demons to cute fairies and enchanted animals. They can be evil monsters, harmless tricksters or prophets of doom, depending on their inclination. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book profiles 100 of the most fascinating Yokai, including: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTengu: \u003c\/b\u003e A powerful Yokai that often takes human form with wings and a large nose who lives in mountains and forests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKappa: \u003c\/b\u003e A deadly Yokai that lives near rivers and drags passersby into the water to drown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeroritaro: \u003c\/b\u003e A grotesque Yokai that looks like blubbering child and has an appetite for greedy children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBaku: \u003c\/b\u003e A monstrous Yokai with an elephant's head, a bear's body, a rhino's eyes, an ox's tail and a tiger's legs that aids humans by devouring their nightmares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYokai expert Masami Kinoshita has been documenting Yokai in folklore, and in real life, for many years. This book presents her most interesting findings and has over 175 full-color illustrations that vividly depict the appearances of these weird creatures. No matter their origins, each Yokai has a strange and wonderful story that is sure to amaze you!","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45030740099223,"sku":"9784805317280","price":857.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9784805317280.webp?v=1769206061","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-japanese-yokai-handbook-a-guide-to-the-spookiest-ghosts-demons-monsters-and-evil-creatures-from-japanese-folklore-over-175-full-color-illu-9784805317280","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}