Tales of Japan: Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic

(Hardback)

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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.

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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

Author Bio

Kotaro Chiba is an illustrator based in Niigata, Japan.