Yokai Illustrated Volume 2: Unleash the Terror in Stunning Color: Your Essential Guide to Japanese Yokai
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 19.3 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 51
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Yokai Illustrated Volume 2: Unleash the Terror in Stunning Color: Your Essential Guide to Japanese Yokai
Yokai Illustrated Volume 2 is a digital guide to the supernatural creatures of Japanese folklore. This PDF edition from Phantom Press features color illustrations by Kuro Hoshi and is available for instant download after purchase. It is the second volume in the Yokai Illustrated series.
Book Overview: Yokai Illustrated Volume 2
Yokai Illustrated Volume 2 explores the lore, history, and cultural roles of Japanese yokai. It continues the journey begun in Volume 1 with a new selection of creatures, including Mokumokuren and Tsukumo-gami. Each entry combines vivid descriptions, cultural context, and color artwork.
The ebook includes a selection of illustrations from the broader collection. Print editions feature all 90 full-color illustrations from the Yokai Illustrated series.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- An overview of yokai and their place in Japanese fairy tales, folk stories, and artworks.
- A brief history of yokai names and their evolution from mononoke and bakemono to the modern term.
- Cultural context for classic sources such as Sekien Toriyama’s 1776 work Gazu Hyakki Yako.
- Illustrated entries on individual yokai, including Mokumokuren and Tsukumo-gami.
- Color illustrations by Kuro Hoshi that capture the spirit of each creature.
- Notes on how yokai continue to appear in novels, films, and video games.
Why This Book Matters
Yokai have been part of Japanese storytelling for centuries, from woodblock prints to modern anime. This book places each creature within a broader cultural history, showing how these supernatural beings reflect the fears and imagination of their time. It is a useful introduction for folklore enthusiasts, cultural historians, and curious readers.
Book Details
| Title | Yokai Illustrated Volume 2: Unleash the Terror in Stunning Color: Your Essential Guide to Japanese Yokai |
|---|---|
| Author | Phantom Press |
| Illustrator | Kuro Hoshi |
| Publisher | Phantom Press |
| Copyright Year | 2024 |
| Format | |
| File Size | 19.3 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 51 |
| Series | Yokai Illustrated |
| Volume | 2 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you will receive access to the PDF file. You can read it on desktop computers, tablets, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps.
FAQ
How do I receive the book after purchase? You will get instant access to the PDF download after completing your purchase.
Will I receive a physical copy? No. This is a digital ebook, so no print edition will be shipped.
Which devices can I use? You can open the PDF on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices using standard PDF or reading apps.
Explore the strange and fascinating world of Japanese yokai with Yokai Illustrated Volume 2.
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