Japanese Yokai and Other Supernatural Beings

Japan's vast pantheon of supernatural creatures includes demons (yokai), monsters, ogres (oni), ghosts (yurei) and magicians?mythical beings from folklore and popular culture which continue to thrill readers of traditional stories and manga today.The striking visual examples in this book are drawn from the rich canon of early Japanese prints, books, and paintings?sourced from leading museums, libraries and private collections worldwide. They show the "original" forms and appearances of the creatures which form the basis for all subsequent depictions.