{"product_id":"tales-of-japan-traditional-stories-of-monsters-and-magic","title":"Tales of Japan: Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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 \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003econtemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOPULAR SERIES: Designed for diehard fairy tale and folklore lovers, the Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. In addition to \u003ci\u003eTales of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, discover \u003ci\u003eGhostly Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNordic Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCeltic Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTales of India\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTales of East Africa\u003c\/i\u003e, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEAUTIFUL GIFT: With its bold hardcover design, a satin ribbon page marker, and a striking full-page illustration for each story, \u003ci\u003eTales of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREADERS 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in Japan's history and culture studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of illustrated classics or artfully designed books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy timeless stories, from the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm to Egyptian mythology to Greek classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding to the shelf alongside Stephen Fry's Greek Mythology trilogy (\u003ci\u003eMythos\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeroes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTroy\u003c\/i\u003e) or Madeline Miller's \u003ci\u003eCirce\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSong of Achilles\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKotaro Chiba \u003c\/strong\u003eis an illustrator living in Niigata, Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kotaro Chiba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51177590030621,"sku":"9781452174464","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9095\/8877\/files\/9781452174464.jpg?v=1776372920","url":"https:\/\/staging.anovelideaphilly.com\/products\/tales-of-japan-traditional-stories-of-monsters-and-magic","provider":"A Novel Idea on Passyunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}