Ghosts demons Yokai... This is the nightmarish collection of supernatural beings from
Japanese folklore as portrayed in Ukiyo-e masterpieces! Japanese folklore is a goldmine of
terrifying supernatural Yokai monsters demons phantoms. A large number of Ukiyo-e woodblock
printings created in Edo period (1603-1868) depict these monstrous beings in the illustrations
of popular folk tales and horror stories. This book contains 70 Yurei (ghosts) Oni (demons)
Kaijin (sorcerers) and Yokai (supernatural monsters) with a basic introduction to each
creature¿s story in J E bilingual text. These phantoms and monsters are described vividly in
120 Ukiyo-e art pieces all created by great masters such as Hokusai Hiroshige Kuniyoshi and
so on giving readers a clear and terrifying image of what such supernatural figures might look
like. These images have been passed down through the years and many art genres in Japan today
including manga and games are heavily influenced by them. This is the best reference book for
Japanese art lovers folk culture lovers as well as Japanese pop-culture lovers. It also
offers fresh ideas for those searching for new inspirations for tattoo art and design.
