What do J. K. Rowling, Stephen King, Marvel Comics, D.C. Comics, and "Pacific Rim" have in common? Would you believe ... Japanese Mythology?
"Unofficial Guide" is a short illustrated book that offers an accessible, non-academic examination of one of the most fascinating pantheons in world mythology. Find out how films, books, comics and TV shows around the world have been influenced by the gods and demons of Japanese folklore ... find out which images of strange, other-worldy creatures still decorate Japan's shops and city streets today ... and also find out why the Japanese consider some of their own legends too dangerous to be made known to the general public.
What do J. K. Rowling, Stephen King, Marvel Comics, D.C. Comics, and "Pacific Rim" have in common? Would you believe ... Japanese Mythology?
"Unofficial Guide" is a short illustrated book that offers an accessible, non-academic examination of one of the most fascinating pantheons in world mythology. Find out how films, books, comics and TV shows around the world have been influenced by the gods and demons of Japanese folklore ... find out which images of strange, other-worldy creatures still decorate Japan's shops and city streets today ... and also find out why the Japanese consider some of their own legends too dangerous to be made known to the general public.