Japanese Mythology. Artbook

The Art Encyclopedia combines 2 formats:
• Artbook - a graphic album with 75 thematic illustrations by artists
• Encyclopedia - a reference guide with a systematic description of characters from Japanese mythology

We present the second book of the limited edition series... ARTMIF - the world bestiary. For the work on the book, we invited many renowned artists, and a whole team of Japan experts worked on the texts. 
The book is dedicated to the amazing mythology of Japan and provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the extraordinary and mysterious world, filled with inexplicable charm, of demons, spirits, and ghosts.
Today, Japanese folklore has become a true treasure trove of plots and images. Paintings depicting yōkai have often been passed down from generation to generation, and even today, the themes of demons and yōkai have a colossal influence on many genres of art and life in modern Japan. Legendary Kitsune, Tengu, Tanuki, Inugami, Kappa - today, these are the characters of well-known anime, manga, and games. In the book, you will find information about 75 of the most interesting beings from Japanese mythology, learn about their abilities, habitats, and the history of their names. This includes the Japanese unicorn, a little boy with a finger, the Japanese Baba Yaga, Snow Maiden, a one-legged umbrella called karakasa brought to life, and amazing yōkai representing various hybrids and forms with unimaginable combinations. The artbook will become a beloved tabletop book for the researcher of Scandinavian myths or a wonderful gift for an art connoisseur.