Kitsune, Qilin and other legends of China and the Japanese islands

Original author's coloring book about the magical worlds of China and Japan! Embark on a wonderful journey through the Celestial Empire and the Land of the Rising Sun with an art book from the series «Fantasy Worlds». On your way, you will meet legendary emperors and great kami, bringing luck with magical creatures and a whole parade of ghostly yokai who will try to enchant you. By getting acquainted with them, you will understand the complex belief system of the inhabitants of Ancient China and Ancient Japan, learn the legend of the zodiac animals and see for yourself the colossal legacy that the mythology of Asian countries has left to all mankind. Breathe life into the beautiful and monstrous characters by coloring the imperial palaces, rocky cliffs, and water surfaces where they dwell. Create your unique fantasy world! • 12 color pages contain author's illustrations and fascinating facts about Chinese and Japanese mythology. • The coloring images — strip and double-page illustrations with high detail — are complemented by information about each legendary character. • The oversized format provides space for creativity. • Super-thick offset paper is suitable for any art materials — from colored pencils and markers to watercolor and gouache paints. No transparency or smudging. Yaroslava Bogorodskaya / Vanengriyarr — an illustrator and graphic artist from Moscow. She illustrates books, creates covers for music albums, and works on the scenography of concert events. She creates magic using both traditional techniques and digital technologies.