Something Wicked from Japan by Ei Nakau
Japanese folklore is a goldmine of terrifying supernatural Yokai monsters, demons, phantoms. A large number of Ukiyo-e woodblock printings created in Edo period (1603-1868) depict these monstrous beings in the illustrations of popular folk tales and horror stories.This book contains 70 Yurei (ghosts), Oni (demons), Kaijin (sorcerers) and Yokai (supernatural monsters) with a basic introduction to each creature's story in J/E bilingual text. These phantoms and monsters are described vividly in 120 Ukiyo-e art pieces, all created by great masters such as Hokusai, Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi and so on, giving readers a clear and terrifying image of what such supernatural figures might look like. These images have been passed down through the years, and many art genres in Japan today, including manga and games, are heavily influenced by them. This is the best reference book for Japanese art lovers, folk culture lovers, as well as Japanese pop-culture lovers. It also offers fresh ideas for those searching for new inspirations for tattoo art and design.
Nakau, Ei: - Ei Nakau is a member of the executive board of the International ukiyo-e Society, ukiyo-e collector, abstract artist and businessman from Kobe, Japan.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9784756248107 |
| ISBN 10 | 4756248101 |
| Title | Something Wicked from Japan |
| Author | Ei Nakau |
| Series | Pie Ukiyo-E Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | PIE Books |
| Year published | 2016-09-13 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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