Name: Tales of Japan
Price: 375.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Author: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452174464

Type

Physical Book

Author

Chronicle Books

Illustrated by

Kotaro Chiba

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Year

2019

Language

English

Pages

168

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.1 x 19.6 x 2.3 cm

Weight

0.72 kg.

ISBN13

9781452174464

Synopsis "Tales of Japan "

A deluxe volume of 15 Japanese folk tales that is sure to impress any fan of cultural and mythological literature with impactful and stunning illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba. 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 folk tales 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. POPULAR SERIES: Designed for diehard fairy tale and folklore lovers, the Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. In addition to Tales of Japan, discover Ghostly Tales, Nordic Tales, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, Tales of East Africa, and more. BEAUTIFUL GIFT: With its bold hardcover design, a satin ribbon page marker, and a striking full-page illustration for each story, Tales of Japan makes an impressive gift. Perfect for fans of fairy tales, ghost stories, Greek mythology, Roman mythology, Chinese mythology, Celtic mythology, and folklore and cultural studies from around the globe. READERS LOVE IT: With hundreds of 5-star ratings, reviewers rave that this "absolutely delightful collection of traditional Japanese folktales" is "a must-have for folklore fans." Perfect for: Anyone interested in Japan's history and culture studies Collectors of illustrated classics or artfully designed books Readers who enjoy timeless stories, from the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm to Egyptian mythology to Greek classics Adding to the shelf alongside Stephen Fry's Greek Mythology trilogy (Mythos, Heroes, Troy), Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology, or Madeline Miller's Circe and Song of Achilles

Chronicle Books

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Chronicle Books is a leading independent publisher founded in 1967 in San Francisco, known for its innovative approach to illustrated books, graphic design, and lifestyle publications. Its works span genres such as art, cooking, photography, graphic narrative, and children's literature, standing out for their high visual and creative quality. A notable example is One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book (2009), a diary that has resonated globally for its simple daily memory recording proposal.

Among its most popular works are also 642 Things to Write About (2011), a source of inspiration for writers, and children's books like Press Here by Hervé Tullet (2010). The publisher has collaborated with renowned artists and authors, consolidating its reputation as a benchmark in creative publications.

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