Tag Archives: Japanese art

Travel Reads: “Yokai Wonderland” by Koichi Yumoto

By Carma Spence2. Fantasy, 3. Horror, Travel ReadsJapan, Japanese art, Supernatural, yokai

Yōkai are a class of supernatural monsters, spirits, and demons in Japanese folklore. This book takes you into the world of Yokai in art, both two- and three-dimensional, and from vintage to contemporary worlds of art. Specs Summary of Yokai Wonderland If you’ve had the desire to travel to Japan to witness its fascinating supernatural […]

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Carma Spence holding a copy of Everyday Scenes from a Parallel World

Travel Reads: “Everyday Scenes from a Parallel World” from PIE International

By Carma Spence2. Fantasy, Comics, Reviews, Travel Readsanime, Everyday Scenes from a Parallel World, Japanese art, manga, PIE International

Step into the fantastic world of anime and manga with this lovely illustrated book focused more on mise en scène than character. Heavy on imagery and light on text, it takes you into the world of predominantly Japanese comic art. Stats Title: Everyday Scenes from a Parallel World Artists: Seiji Yoshida, Loundraw, and Jun Kumaori […]

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