{"product_id":"9788419035271","title":"YOKAI ENCYCLOPEDIA 1 (NE)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYOKAI ENCYCLOPEDIA 2 (NE)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the fascinating supernatural world of Japan, guided by the legendary Shigeru Mizuki. This second volume of the definitive encyclopedia on yokai is an essential reference work that catalogs, illustrates, and describes in detail more than 800 mythical creatures, from nature spirits and ghosts to demons and guardian deities. With the rigor of a researcher and the talent of a manga master, Mizuki offers a comprehensive, entertaining, and visually stunning guide to understanding the rich mythological tradition of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is an illustrated encyclopedia that collects Shigeru Mizuki's vast knowledge of yokai, the monsters and spirits of Japanese folklore. Through its pages, the reader will discover a universe populated by creatures of all kinds, each with its own story, legend, and graphic representation. Mizuki not only classifies these beings but contextualizes them within popular tradition, explaining their origin, behavior, and the role they play in Japanese culture. The book is organized as an exhaustive catalog, where each entry includes an illustration by the author and a detailed description that combines scholarship with an accessible and often humorous tone. It is, in essence, the bible of yokai, a masterpiece that fuses the art of manga with mythological research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese mythology and folklore: an exhaustive exploration of the supernatural creatures that populate the legends of Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYokai bestiary: detailed cataloging of over 800 entities, including spirits, demons, ghosts, and deities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eManga art as an ethnographic document: Shigeru Mizuki's work as a vehicle for preserving and disseminating Japanese oral tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between the natural and the supernatural: the Japanese animistic conception where every being, animate or inanimate, possesses a soul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at fans of manga and comics in general, especially those interested in the work of Shigeru Mizuki and his influence on popular culture. It is also an essential read for scholars and enthusiasts of mythology, Japanese folklore, and cultural anthropology. Any curious reader who wishes to delve into the rich and complex universe of Japan's supernatural beings will find this encyclopedia a complete and fascinating guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth, structured knowledge of Japanese mythology, with detailed information on hundreds of creatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe unique and unmistakable art of Shigeru Mizuki, which brings each yokai to life with his characteristic and expressive style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and rigorous reference work, ideal for both consultation and continuous reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective that combines the entertainment of manga with the documentary value of an encyclopedia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: MIZUKI, SHIGERU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: SATORI EDICIONES C.B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: GRAPHIC NOVELS AND MANGA AS ART, MYTHS AND LEGENDS TOLD AS FICTION, GRAPHIC NOVELS, GRAPHIC NOVELS: MANGA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: SATORI ILUSTRADOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 480\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1187 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of Shigeru Mizuki's Yokai Encyclopedia establishes itself as an unavoidable reference work for anyone interested in Japanese culture. Its value lies not only in the exhaustiveness of the catalog but in the artistic quality and encyclopedic knowledge of its author. It is a book that transcends the manga genre to become a first-rate ethnographic document, presented in an accessible and visually attractive format. A recommended acquisition for personal libraries and specialized collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SATORI EDICIONES C.B.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407453446491,"sku":"9788419035271","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841903527.jpg?v=1781856319","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419035271","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}