{"product_id":"kinoshita-masami-the-japanese-yokai-handbook-9784805317280","title":"The Japanese Yokai Handbook","description":"This book is your ultimate guide to Japan's scariest creatures!\n\u003cp\u003eYokai come in every imaginable shape and form--from frightening ghosts and cruel demons to cute fairies and enchanted animals. They can be evil monsters, harmless tricksters or prophets of doom, depending on their inclination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book profiles 100 of the most fascinating Yokai, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e- Tengu: A powerful Yokai that often takes human form with wings and a large nose who lives in mountains and forests- Kappa: A deadly Yokai that lives near rivers and drags passersby into the water to drown- Peroritaro: A grotesque Yokai that looks like blubbering child and has an appetite for greedy children- Baku: A monstrous Yokai with an elephant's head, a bear's body, a rhino's eyes, an ox's tail and a tiger's legs that aids humans by devouring their nightmares- And many more!\u003c\/ul\u003e\nYokai expert Masami Kinoshita has been documenting Yokai in folklore, and in real life, for many years. This book presents her most interesting findings and has over 175 full-color illustrations that vividly depict the appearances of these weird creatures. No matter their origins, each Yokai has a strange and wonderful story that is sure to amaze you!","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Used - good","offer_id":53602648097110,"sku":"9784805317280-G","price":10.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/5829\/5382\/files\/product_image_9784805317280_1.jpg?v=1781721162","url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/kinoshita-masami-the-japanese-yokai-handbook-9784805317280","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}