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Yurei: The Japanese Ghost
The Japanese Ghost
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See moreInspired by personal experiences with Japan's vengeful spirits, Davisson investigates the origins and legends of yurei.
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I lived in a haunted apartment. Davisson opens this definitive work on Japan's ghosts, or yurei, with a personal tale about the spirit world.
Shifting from anecdotes to deep research to translation of ancient ghost stories, he explores the persistence of yurei in modern Japan and their continued popularity throughout the West.
Colour images of yurei appear throughout the book.
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Yurei: The Japanese Ghost by Zack Davisson delves into the rich traditions and fascinating folklore surrounding Japan's ghostly spirits. Critics appreciate Davisson's engaging storytelling and thorough research, which bring to life the cultural significance and haunting nature of yurei. The book is praised for its blend of historical accounts and personal insights, making it a captivating read for those interested in Japanese culture and supernatural myths.
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ISBN: 9781634059695
Publisher: Chin Music Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 February 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Chin Music Press
Edition: 2nd New edition
Illustration: Color illustrations throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Zack Davisson is an award-winning translator, writer, and scholar of Japanese folklore and ghosts. He is the author of The Supernatural Cats of Japan (Chin Music Press), translator of Eisner Award-winning and Harvey-nominated Shigeru Mizuki's Showa 1926-1939: A History of Japan, and a 2014 nominee of the Japanese-US Friendship Commission Translation Prize. Other translation works include the famous folklore comic Kitaro (Drawn and Quarterly) and the works of Satoshi Kon (Dark Horse).
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