The book of Japanese folklore : an encyclopedia of the spirits, monsters, and yokai of Japanese myth : the stories of the mischievous kappa, trickster kitsune, horrendous oni, and more / Thersa Matsuura, creator of the Uncanny Japan podcast ; illustrated by Michelle Wang.
"Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating journey through Japan's folklore through profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue to live on in pop culture today. From the sly kitsune to the orgrish oni and mischievous shape-shifting tanuki, learn all about the origins of these fantastical and mythical creatures. With information on their cultural significance, a retelling of a popular tale tied to that particular yokai, and how it's been spun into today's popular culture, thisbeautifully illustrated tome teaches you about the stories and histories of the beings that inspired characters in your favorite movies, animes, manga, and games. Adventure, mystery, and amazing tales await in The Book of Japanese Folklore"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1507221916
- ISBN: 9781507221914
- Physical Description: 239 pages : illustrations; 21 cm.
- Edition: 1st Adams Media edition
- Publisher: New York, New York : Adams Media, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024
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- Includes index.
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- Encyclopedias.
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Available copies
- 7 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Harnett County Library. (Show)
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- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Benhaven Public Library | 398.209 Mat (Text) | 33630005389817 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | 398.209 MAT (Text) | 22281500157707 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/14/2026 |
| High Point Library | 398.2095 Matsuura (Text) | 30519010950163 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | R 398.209 M (Text) | 31554012315999 | Adult Reference | Available | - |
| Moss Memorial Library | 398.2095 MAT (Text) | 80605003749776 | Adult Large Print New Fiction | Available | - |
| Person County Library | 398.2 MAT (Text) | 34622001630301 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | 398.20952 Mat (Text) | 38955500133278 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Selma Public Library | 398.2 Matsuura (Text) | 38950611554553 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Transylvania County Library | 398.2 MAT (Text) | 38079300341542 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/19/2026 |
