Michelle Wang – illustratör

Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan.Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating journey through Japan’s folklore through profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue to live on in pop culture today.From the sly kitsune to the orgrish oni and mischievous shape-shifting tanuki, learn all about the origins of these fantastical and mythical creatures. This gorgeous package is complete with stained edges and stunning four-color illustrations. With information on their cultural significance, a retelling of a popular tale tied to that particular yokai, and how it’s been spun into today’s popular culture, this handsome tome teaches you about the stories and histories of the beings that inspired characters in your favorite movies, animes, manga, and games.Adventure, mystery, and amazing tales await in The Book of Japanese Folklore.

Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan.Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating journey through Japan’s folklore through profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue to live on in pop culture today. From the sly kitsune to the orgrish oni and mischievous shape-shifting tanuki, learn all about the origins of these fantastical and mythical creatures. This gorgeous package is complete with stained edges and stunning four-color illustrations. With information on their cultural significance, a retelling of a popular tale tied to that particular yokai, and how it’s been spun into today’s popular culture, this handsome tome teaches you about the stories and histories of the beings that inspired characters in your favorite movies, animes, manga, and games. Adventure, mystery, and amazing tales await in The Book of Japanese Folklore.

Korean culture is exploding worldwide—from K-pop and K-dramas to Squid Game and KPop Demon Hunters. And now with The Book of Korean Mythology, the folklore of the gods, monsters, and heroes that shape culture are brought together in this beautifully illustrated collection.Begin your adventure exploring Korean folklore with The Book of Korean Mythology by Huck Kahng. This rich collection introduces you to spirits, monsters, and heroes from the tales that populates Korea’s mythological pantheon, from spirits of the home to the rulers of the underworld. This guide immerses you in the world of Korean mythology, with the original mythologies and their connections to today’s popular culture, like with: -Jeoseung Saja: Ambassadors from the other world, like the Saja Boys from Kpop Demon Hunters-Gumiho: The nine-tailed temptress seen in My Girlfriend Is a Nine-Tailed Fox and Tale of the Nine Tailed-Gwishin: The vengeful spirits haunting A Tale of Two Sisters-And many more! With wit and heart, Kahng invites both mythology lovers and new explorers to discover Korea’s most imaginative creatures, unforgettable legends, and the enduring magic at their core.