The Book of Yokai: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore by Michael Dylan Foster

The Book of Yokai: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore

Michael Dylan Foster with Shinonome Kijin (Illustrator)

336 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

nonfiction history adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced

Description

A lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its ever-expanding influence on global popular culture through the concept of yokai. Monsters, ghosts, fantastic beings, and supernatural phenomena of all sorts haunt the folklore and popular culture ...

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Moods

informative 96%
mysterious 28%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 16%
funny 8%
dark 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 8%

Average rating

3.89

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