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The Supernatural Cats of Japan
The Supernatural Cats of Japan | Zack Davisson
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An in-depth exploration of the sometimes charming, sometimes gruesome feline creatures and ghosts of Japan. Davisson illuminates the vast realm of kaiby?, or supernatural cats, with historical and modern cultural context. Lushly illustrated in full color with dozens of ukiyo-e prints and drawings. A must-have book for the Japanophile and cat-lover alike! First in a forthcoming series about the supernatural animals of Japan. "Kaiby?: The Supernatural Cats of Japan is an extremely diverting and stunningly produced celebration of the phantom feline in its myriad of manifestations--some alluring, others humorous and many outright terrifying. Award-winning translator, writer, lecturer, manga scholar, Japanese folklore expert and author ofY?rei: The Japanese Ghost, Zach Davisson is the ideal guide to this furred and fanged underworld. An expertly researched and engagingly penned text is embellished by the inclusion of an intriguing selection of uncanny cat tales by other authors and centuries' old legends newly-translated by Mr. Davisson. The publishers must be congratulated for creating a book of extraordinary lavishness. Although a paperback release, no expense has been spared in an exquisitely-designed book brimming with a toothsome array of full-color artwork reproductions." review by Scot D. Ryersson and Michael Orlando Yaccarino, co-authors ofInfinite Variety: The Life and Legend of the Marchesa Casati andThe Marchesa Casati: Portraits of a Muse Zack Davisson is an award-winning translator, writer, and scholar of Japanese folklore and ghosts. He is the author ofY?rei: The Japanese Ghost (Chin Music Press), translator of Eisner Award-winning and Harvey-nominated Shigeru Mizuki'sShowa 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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Yuki_Onna 1. I'm very into mythological & supernatural creatures, especially those of Japan. Yuki Onna is the Japanese Snow Woman. I kind of see her as my alter ego.

2. psychological thriller & gothic
3. holiday: Halloween! season - every one apart from summer. I hate the oppressive, burning heat in town.

4. not sure. I'm not opposed to believing in them. I don't NOT believe in them, I suppose.
5. Germany
6. see: www.litsy.com/web/post/2567659
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BookwormAHN Japanese Snow Woman, love that 🖤 6mo
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I loved learning about the supernatural cats of Japan. Most are super creepy, all are interesting. Each chapter focuses on one supernatural cat, going into different versions/historical origins. In between, are various tales, articles, and short essays about each kind of cat. I especially loved all of the Japanese prints depicting the cats throughout the book. Anyone who loves cats or who‘s interested in Japanese culture would appreciate this.

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I was reading an article about “cursed books” and this was mentioned (as a recommendation to read up on one of the cursed books topics, not as one of the actual cursed books lol). I was intrigued so I looked it up and got myself a copy.

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