Illustrated books from the yumoto koichi collection. Though less attention has been paid to most of hokusais other works, a collection of five illustrations created for a book of ghost stories and legends while hokusai was in his 70s is well worth a look. Weird monsters of japanese folklore dangerous minds. A short course in yokai with translator zack davisson.
The spiritual beliefs at the heart of scary japanese stories. Jul 26, 2010 here is a collection of wonderfully weird illustrations by gojin ishihara, whose work graced the pages of numerous kids books in the 1970s. This history of the strange and mysterious in japan seeks out these creatures in folklore, encyclopedias, literature, art, science, games, manga, magazines and movies, exploring their meanings in. They are as diverse as japans historical imagination and could be fearsome or tame, powerful or weak, villainous or good. Monsters, animals, and other worlds columbia university. Yokai are a wide category of monsters, ghosts and other supernatural beings of japanese myth.
Illustrated premade book covers beetiful predesigned. Weird monsters of japanese folklore spooky, old time japanese ghosts and monsters, in time for halloween shiriyau a. Dec 09, 20 hey, theres book called yurei attack, its good way to start. Gazu hyakki yagyo, the illustrated night parade of a hundred demons or the illustrated demon hordes night parade is the first book of japanese artist toriyama sekiens famous gazu hyakki yagyo ehon tetralogy, published in 1776. Oct 16, 2017 if you are in monsters and ghosts, you might be interested to help starting a new book on kickstarter. Kappa river imp, illustrated book of japanese monsters, 1972 kubireoni strangler demon, illustrated book of japanese monsters, 1972.
Although the title translates to the illustrated night. The japanese ghost explores the many aspects of japanese religion and folk beliefs as they relate to life, death and everything in between. Jun 16, 2016 it didnt enter the japanese language until 772, and didnt really fall into common usage until inoue enryo used it in the meiji period for his book yokaiology. The collection of stories, hyaku monogatari one hundred ghost stories, was compiled around 1830. The kaibutsu ehon illustrated book of monsters features woodblock prints of. It has over 100 yokai, each one translated from japanese folklore and illustrated by me. They are available from in paperback and kindle formats the night parade of one hundred demons, written and illustrated by matthew meyer, is a 224page fullcolor yokai encyclopedia containing over 100 creatures from japanese folklore. Matthew meyer is raising funds for the night parade of one hundred demons on kickstarter. Illustrated book of japanese monsters or as i like to. Monsters, animals, and other worlds columbia university press. Rooted in japanese animism, ancient japanese religion, and the providence of nature, these mythical creatures are attributed with strange behaviors to explain the otherwise mysterious phenomena encountered in ancient life. Dave fox haunted ebook shop illustrated ebooks and.
He received a bfa in illustration from ringling college of art and design in 2005. Encyclopedia series is yokai, japanese style monsters ghosts. Dec 16, 2014 monsters, ghosts, fantastic beings, and supernatural phenomena of all sorts haunt the folklore and popular culture of japan. Since 2008 his work has been focused on japanese folklore, particularly yokai studies. Illustrated by painter nabeta gyokuei, the book is. Rooted in japanese animism, ancient japanese religion, and the providence of nature, these mythical creatures are attributed with strange behaviors to explain the otherwise mysterious phenomena encountered in. Sep 24, 2015 turn the cc on to see the name of the painting and the artist. They remain surprising and fascinating because, on this occasion, the artist departed from the japanese landscape one of his most recurrent motifs to illustrate the universe of. The kaibutsu ehon or illustrated book of monsters features beautiful. Fox has created a guidebook of 36 of his own visions. Japanese folklore abounds with bizarre creatures collectively referred to as the yokai. Why hokusai illustrated but five of them rather than the 100 thatd been planned is unknown. Gazu hyakki yagyo, the illustrated night parade of a hundred demons or the illustrated demon hordes night parade is the first book of japanese artist toriyama sekien s famous gazu hyakki yagyo ehon tetralogy, published in 1776. The book is a supernatural bestiary, a collection of ghosts, spirits, spooks and monsters from literature, folklore, and other artwork.
This volume offers translations of exciting, important japanese tales that traverse the other worlds of monstrous and animal beings. Pdf the book of yokai download full pdf book download. The night parade of one hundred demons by matthew meyer. Matthew meyer is raising funds for the book of the hakutaku.
Several words in the english language describe souls of the dead who have not. Japanese stories featuring ghosts are firmly rooted in the belief in the spirit world. This history of the strange and mysterious in japan seeks out these creatures in folklore, encyclopedias, literature, art, science, games, manga, magazines and movies, exploring their meanings in the japanese imagination over three centuries. Oct 11, 2016 the kaibutsu ehon illustrated book of monsters is an 1881 book featuring woodblock prints of yokai, or creatures from japanese folklore. A book of illustrations somewhat similar in tone to the work of poet and artist, toryama sekiens in particular gazu hyakki yagyo or the illustrated night parade of a hundred demons, it features sketches of various creatures known in japanese mythology as yokai. Reviving japans dreaded and beloved ghosts the new york. The art of gazu hyakki yagyo heavily references a 1737 scrollpainting called the hyakkai zukan by artist sawaki sushi. Monsters, animals, and other worlds is a collection of twentyfive medieval japanese tales of border crossings and the fantastic, featuring demons, samurai, talking animals, amorous plants, and journeys to supernatural realms. Here is a collection of wonderfully weird illustrations by gojin ishihara, whose work graced the pages of numerous kids books in the 1970s. A short course in yokai with translator zack davisson the b. Japanese ghosts tattoo designs, books and flash last. Yurei ghost, illustrated book of japanese monsters, 1972. The kaibutsu ehon illustrated book of monsters features. Illustrated book of japanese monsters by gojin ishihara in.
The kaibutsu ehon illustrated book of monsters is an 1881 book featuring woodblock prints of yokai, or creatures from japanese folklore. If anyone is unfortunate to see these creaturesor to be caught up in itthen they will perish away or worse be taken captive for the twisted pleasure. Theres an ancient japanese legend of the one hundred yokaimonsters, ghosts, apparitions and demonswho parade through the streets on hot summer nights. Follow your favorite artists, promote their artwork and sell your own.
Reviving japans dreaded and beloved ghosts the new york times. Broadly labeled yokai, these creatures come in infinite shapes and sizes, from tengu mountain goblins and kappa water spirits to shapeshifting foxes and longtongued ceilinglickers. The lantern of the ghost of sifigured oiwa, edo period, 1852, japanese. Mysterious creatures of japanese folklore michael dylan. His book is also a compendium of illustrated yokai profiles, but. Bill tsutsui, president of hendrix college and author of godzilla on.
Dec 28, 2014 monsters, ghosts, fantastic beings, and supernatural phenomena of all sorts haunt the folklore and popular culture of japan. May 24, 2015 reviving japans dreaded and beloved ghosts. Japanese shop illustrated ebooks and art supplies today. Ghost stories and folklore have been one of his greatest passions for his whole life. Informative, well written and nicely illustrated, yurei. Alternative names include borei, meaning ruined or departed spirit, meaning dead spirit, or the more encompassing or. A lot of them appear to be traditional japanese monsters and spirits, but theres a medusa, a polar bear attacking paris, and a guy blasting aliens with a ray gun, so its probably safe to assume this is a rather modern collection of scififantasy art. Yamasei mountain sprite, illustrated book of japanese monsters, 1972. Broadly labeledyokai,these creatures come in infinite shapes and sizes, fromtengumountain goblins andkappawater spirits to shapeshifting foxes and longtongued ceilinglickers. Some of them have never appeared in english before, while others will be intimately familiar to fans of japanese folklore. Illustrated premade book covers beetiful predesigned book. Currently popular in anime, manga, film, and computer games, many yokai originated in.
It didnt enter the japanese language until 772, and didnt really fall into common usage until inoue enryo used it in the meiji period for his book yokaiology. The monsters themselves, welllike all monsters in a pantheon, they appear and disappear over the times. However, what seems a simple question is actually complicated. Ubagabithe ghost of an old woman that appears as fireball. If you enjoy this site, please consider supporting the artist by buying the books.
The japanese ghost japan is one of the most haunted places on earth. Welcome to, the illustrated database of japanese folklore. And of course, all yokai will be illustrated as girls in full color. The japanese ghost a question i am commonly asked is, what is the japanese word for ghost. Some of them are native to japan, while others have been incorporated into japanese folklore from foreign cultures. The ofuda must generally be placed on the yurei s forehead to banish the spirit, although they can be attached to a houses entry ways to prevent the yurei from entering. Monsters, ghosts, fantastic beings, and supernatural phenomena of all sorts haunt the folklore and popular culture of japan. They remain surprising and fascinating because, on this occasion, the artist departed from the japanese landscape one of his most recurrent motifs to illustrate the universe of japanese ghosts, demons, ghosts and monsters. The most comprehensive compendium of short medieval japanese fiction in english, monsters, animals, and other worlds illuminates a rich world of literary, buddhist. Yokai attack the japanese monster survival guide by. Shiryo spirit of the dead from the kaibutsu ehon illustrated book of monsters 1881 see more. A version of the tetralogy translated and annotated in english was published in 2016.
Gojin ishiharas artwork for the weird illustrated book of japanese. Matthew meyer is an illustrator and folklorist based in japan. See more ideas about japanese folklore, japanese and japanese art. Illustrated book of japanese monsters or as i like to call. These are 10 legendary monsters, ghosts and demons that terrify japanese locals. Artist toriyama sekien 171288 was the first to compile illustrated encyclopedias detailing the appearances and habits of these creepycrawlies from myth and folklore.
Currently popular in anime, manga, film, and computer games, many yokai. Each of these middlegrade fantasy book covers features an illustration of cute cartoon monsters. In japanese folk belief, japan as an island is infused with supernatural powersthe very soil of the land is charged with potential, magical energy. Yokai are ethereal sorts of beings, like ghosts, nearly always encountered at night. Yurei ghosts, souls, spirits, or consciousness are not just a subset of japanese monsters yokai and zack davissons new book makes that clear. Each monster is a different color and is framed by a slime frame. Yokai attack the japanese monster survival guide by hiroko yoda. The first 16 images below appeared in the illustrated book of japanese monsters 1972, which profiled supernatural creatures from japanese legend.
Within these pages youll find an evergrowing collection of yokai and legends from all parts of japan and all periods of japanese history. The book of the hakutaku is an illustrated bestiary of yokaithe spirits, monsters, and ghosts from traditional japanese folklore. Dave fox haunted ebook shop illustrated ebooks and art. Japanese monster picture book rokurokubi longnecked woman, illustrated book of japanese monsters, 1972 nukekubi, the illustrated book of japanese monsters, gojin ishihara, i know the website doesnt seem the most legit, but it is one of the few resources i can link to with the whole book visible for free rokurokubi. It has over 100 yokai, each one translated from japanese folklore and fully illustrated. The japanese ghost read tofugus interview with him about the book here.
If you are in monsters and ghosts, you might be interested to help starting a new book on kickstarter. Sogenbi fiery ghost of oilthieving monk based on kyoto legend. Encyclopedia series is yokai, japanese style monstersghosts. Aug 25, 2015 yurei ghosts, souls, spirits, or consciousness are not just a subset of japanese monsters yokai and zack davissons new book makes that clear. Like many monsters of japanese folklore, malicious yurei are repelled by ofuda, holy shinto writings containing the name of a kami. Hey, theres book called yurei attack, its good way to start.
Yurei ghost, illustrated book of japanese monsters, 1972 yamasei mountain sprite, illustrated book of japanese monsters, 1972 rashomon no oni ogre of rashomon gate, illustrated book of japanese monsters, 1972 waira mountaindwelling chimera, illustrated book of japanese monsters, 1972 nureonna snake woman, illustrated book of japanese monsters, 1972 hell of repetition illustrated book of hell, 1975. From hungry ghosts to flesheating demons, the characters here are not just the oftsung heroes of history or familiar gods of religious traditionsthey are part of narratives that serve as imaginative touchstones of the medieval japanese. All images featured in this book are under and can not be reproduced or sold as your own. Overflowing with great stories of japans fantastical monsters, spirits, and other creatures of the collective imagination, the book of yokai is filled with solid information, a variety of new perspectives, and the kind of richness of detail that will enhance any readers enjoyment of japans monstrous folk traditions. Sep 09, 2019 in japanese folklore, yokai refers to legendary ghosts, monsters, and spirits.
It should make it much easier to search for the spirits you are looking for, and its. Expect to be scared especially by the ones further down the hub. See more ideas about japanese folklore, japanese art, japanese monster. This is a gallery of classic japanese woodblock prints about yurei ghosts and yokai monsters. The japanese ghost explores the many aspects of japanese religion and folk beliefs as they relate to life, death and everything in.
Currently popular in anime, manga, film, and computer games, many. Gojin ishiharas artwork for the weird illustrated book of. Illustrated japanese ghost and monster tales ukiyoe master series paperback january 31, 2014 by utagawa kuniyoshi artist, and others artist 4. Monsters, ghosts, fantastic beings, and supernatural phenomena of all sorts haunt. A great primer into the lore of japanese demons and ghosts. I suspect this is a japanese book of monsters rather than a book of japanese monsters. Turn the cc on to see the name of the painting and the artist. The scariest japanese stories starring ghosts, ghouls and. This bestiary contains over 100 illustrated entries covering a wide variety of japanese monsters, ghosts, and spirits. Yurei are figures in japanese folklore analogous to the western model of ghosts. To learn much more about japanese ghosts, check out my book yurei.
Shiryo spirit of the dead from the kaibutsu ehon illustrated book of monsters 1881 weird monsters of japanese folklore spooky, old time japanese ghosts and monsters, in time for halloween japanese ghost see more. Macabre kids book art by gojin ishihara pink tentacle. Monsters known as yokai have long haunted the japanese cultural landscape. Oct 01, 2017 matthew meyer is raising funds for the night parade of one hundred demons on kickstarter.
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