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Tales of Japan: Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic - VERY GOOD
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781452174464
- Book Title
- Tales of Japan : Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic
- Book Series
- Tales Ser.
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Chiba, Kotaro, Yes
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Genre
- Social Science, Fiction, Literary Collections
- Topic
- Asian / Japanese, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Folklore & Mythology, European / Scandinavian
- Item Weight
- 25.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.7 in
- Number of Pages
- 168 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10
1452174466
ISBN-13
9781452174464
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11038366790
Product Key Features
Book Title
Tales of Japan : Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic
Number of Pages
168 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Topic
Asian / Japanese, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Folklore & Mythology, European / Scandinavian
Illustrator
Chiba, Kotaro, Yes
Genre
Social Science, Fiction, Literary Collections
Book Series
Tales Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
25.5 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
7.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-016472
Reviews
Holiday Gift Pick "Does anyone ever outgrow fairy tales? "Nordic Tales" and "Tales of Japan" are the latest installments in Chronicle's handsomely illustrated series of traditional folk stories. It's the sort of volume that will age with readers." - Chicago Tribune
Synopsis
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 folktales 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. - Striking illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba - Special gift edition features an embossed, textured case with metallic gold ink, and a satin ribbon page marker Fans of Celtic Tales , Ghostly Tales , and Japanese Notebooks will love this book. This book is ideal for: - Fans of fairytales, folklore, or ghost stories - Anyone interested in Japan's history and culture - People of Japanese heritage - Collectors of illustrated classics, By turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic, this collection of traditional Japanese folktales conjures monsters, ghosts, samurai, and princesses. Fifteen stories transport readers back to a time of adventure and enchantment, and each one is paired with a gorgeous illustration by Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba. This new instalment in the Tales series is a celebration of storytelling, art, and Japanese culture., 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, Traditional Japanese folktales come to life alongside contemporary illustration in this luxurious edition.
LC Classification Number
GR340.T325 2019
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- c***c (3065)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseItem as described. Good transaction.
- r***0 (614)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseRecommended Seller with very fast shipping, excellent communication as the seller responded to all my messages, the book came exactly as advertised and was packaged very well. Another great thing, was I changed my mind and asked to return it and the seller quickly responded to my message and allowed me to return it without any hassle. Also, great prices and I would buy from again. Thanks for a great transaction!!
- 0***a (553)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis item arrived as described, fast and packaged very well . I only received half of my order on one day so I contacted the seller who and with fast and a great help. I received the rest of my order a few days later due to the carrier missing the third box in his vehicle. I am a very happy customer who has done business with in the past multiple time and will do business with again in the future. I trust and like this seller. You will be happy with the value and condition of your purchase.
- u***a (257)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI have purchased from them many times. This time, and on occasion I have had an issue with the product, but the seller is graceful about correcting errors. They do a huge volume and sometimes have sent the wrong book or one of their multiples that does not match the description. With swift communication, the seller always resolves the issue. The shipping speed & packaging is excellent. I will continue buying from this seller!
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- Jul 26, 2021
Great Book
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: seattlegoodwillbooks
- Nov 10, 2019
Perfect!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: grandeagleretail
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- c***c (3065)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseItem as described. Good transaction.
- r***0 (614)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseRecommended Seller with very fast shipping, excellent communication as the seller responded to all my messages, the book came exactly as advertised and was packaged very well. Another great thing, was I changed my mind and asked to return it and the seller quickly responded to my message and allowed me to return it without any hassle. Also, great prices and I would buy from again. Thanks for a great transaction!!
- 0***a (553)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis item arrived as described, fast and packaged very well . I only received half of my order on one day so I contacted the seller who and with fast and a great help. I received the rest of my order a few days later due to the carrier missing the third box in his vehicle. I am a very happy customer who has done business with in the past multiple time and will do business with again in the future. I trust and like this seller. You will be happy with the value and condition of your purchase.
- u***a (257)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI have purchased from them many times. This time, and on occasion I have had an issue with the product, but the seller is graceful about correcting errors. They do a huge volume and sometimes have sent the wrong book or one of their multiples that does not match the description. With swift communication, the seller always resolves the issue. The shipping speed & packaging is excellent. I will continue buying from this seller!