{"product_id":"9788419035011","title":"TALES FROM A DISTANT PAST","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTALES OF A DISTANT PAST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigeru Mizuki, the legendary master of manga, brings one of the most valuable jewels of classical Japanese literature—the \u003cem\u003eKonjaku Monogatari\u003c\/em\u003e—to the comic book medium. This collection of tales, compiled in the 12th century, comes to life anew through his distinctive narrative and visual style. The reader will be transported to an ancient Japan where the supernatural and the human intermingle in palaces, temples, and humble huts, offering unexpected lessons on nature, morality, and desire. An essential work for both manga lovers and those interested in Eastern fables and folktales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume collects a careful selection of stories drawn from the \u003cem\u003eKonjaku Monogatari\u003c\/em\u003e, a vast compilation of anonymous tales from medieval Japan. Mizuki, known for his fascination with folklore and the fantastic, reinterprets these narratives with his unmistakable line work. Through these pages, the reader will discover a world where reality and legend blur: from refined courtiers acting with rudeness and debauchery, to monks who succumb to worldly passions and transform into demons, or peasants living through absurd and surprising situations. Each tale is a small window into a distant past, full of wonders, irony, and popular wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe reinterpretation of Japanese folklore and classical literature through manga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between human nature and the supernatural, featuring demons, ghosts, and wonders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMoral lessons and the ironies of fate, where nobles, monks, and peasants display their virtues and flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife in ancient Japan, from imperial palaces to the humblest villages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumor and social criticism wrapped in timeless fables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at manga fans looking for works with deep cultural and historical value, beyond commercial entertainment. It is also ideal for readers interested in classical Japanese literature, folklore, fables, and traditional legends. Likewise, it will be of great interest to those who appreciate the work of Shigeru Mizuki, creator of masterpieces such as \u003cem\u003eNonNonBâ\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eKitaro\u003c\/em\u003e series, and who wish to explore his role as a promoter of Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn accessible and visually captivating gateway to one of the most important literary works of medieval Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe narrative genius of Shigeru Mizuki, who combines humor, terror, and popular wisdom in a unique drawing style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA collection of short, self-contained stories, perfect for reading in fragments or all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic and little-known vision of ancient Japanese society, its beliefs, and its worldview.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA pocket-sized edition that allows you to enjoy an extensive work (552 pages) in a manageable volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e MIZUKI, SHIGERU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e SATORI EDICIONES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e GRAPHIC NOVELS: MANGA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e MANGA SATORI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 552\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1054 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTales of a Distant Past\u003c\/em\u003e represents an exceptional opportunity to discover classical Japanese literature at the hands of one of its greatest ambassadors. Shigeru Mizuki not only adapts the tales but reinterprets them with his characteristic sense of humor and critical gaze, making 12th-century stories feel fresh and surprising for the contemporary reader. The work stands out for its narrative density and anthropological value, offering a vivid and often ironic portrait of the human condition. It is, without a doubt, a valuable addition to any library of manga or Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SATORI EDICIONES C.B.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407459344731,"sku":"9788419035011","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841903501.jpg?v=1781856473","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419035011","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}