The Definitive Yokai Field Guideintroduces young readers to the fantastically fascinating realm of Japanese folklore.
Universally beloved cartoonist and Eisner Hall of Fame inductee Shigeru Mizukis passion for researching and writing about Japans yokai knows no bounds. In this perfect companion to MizukisKitarocomics and art books, kidsand kids at heartcan discover this magical world and its many peculiar creatures all on their own.
The book that captivated Japan for decades as a perennial bestseller can now inspire readers around the world. Bursting with frightfully fun content,The Definitive Yokai Field Guideincludes:
Eighty yokai profiles packed with personality and lore.
A map showing where different yokai can be found around the world.
The exciting comic The Yokai of Obobe Swamp.
Mizukis whimsical and mischievous approach to cataloging these one-of-a-kind creaturesfound nowhere elsewill delight and amaze fans of both the natural and supernatural worlds. It may just be the perfect gift for current and future folklorists, ghost hunters, and myth-busters alike.
Translated by Mizuki scholar and yokai aficionado Zack Davisson, the most famous all-ages guide to yokai is available in English for the very first time.
