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Tales of Japan - by Chronicle Books (Hardcover)

Name: Tales of Japan - by Chronicle Books (Hardcover)
Brand: Chronicle Books
SKU: 54544071
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Highlights

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.
About the Author: Kotaro Chiba is an illustrator living in Niigata, Japan.
168 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
Series Name: Tales

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Book Synopsis

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

Review Quotes

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

About the Author

Kotaro Chiba is an illustrator living in Niigata, Japan.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 7.7 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.58 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 168

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology

Series Title: Tales

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Hardcover

Author: Chronicle Books

Language: English

Street Date: April 23, 2019

TCIN: 54544071

UPC: 9781452174464

Item Number (DPCI): 248-25-8055

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.9 inches length x 7.7 inches width x 9.1 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.58 pounds

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