Kaiki: Uncanny Tales from Japan, Vol. 1 - Tales of Old Edo by Masao Higashi (Eng

Description: Kaiki by Masao Higashi, Robert Weinberg The first volume of a 3-volume set introducing the world of Japanese weird and supernatural literature: outstanding works from centuries of creativity, with an in-depth introduction to the genre by recognized authority Higashi Masao. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Japan has a long history of weird and supernatural literature, but it has been introduced into English only haphazardly until now. The first volume of a 3-volume anthology covering over two centuries of kaiki literature, including both short stories and manga, from Ueda Akinaris Ugetsu Monogatari of 1776 to Kyogoku Natsuhikos modern interpretations of popular tales. Selected and with commentary by Higashi Masao, a recognized researcher and author in the field, the series systemizes and introduces the scope of the field and helps establish it as a genre of its own. This first volume presents a variety of work focusing on pre-modern Japan, and includes one manga. Review ...an outstanding set of publications. This is an invaluable contribution to scholarship on the supernatural in literature and folklore in Japan and elsewhere. The stories are accessible and entertaining; they could easily be used in an undergraduate class where they would illuminate some of the sources and motifs so prevalent in contemporary Japanese horror film, manga, and anime. Moreover, these stories provide an introduction not only to a variety of important authors-many of whom are under-appreciated even in Japan-but also tempt the reader to venture more deeply into the cultural and folkloric contexts that inform them. In short, the series is a perfect entree into some of the enduring traditions of Japanese supernatural folklore and supernatural literature, and the cross fertilization between the two-Michael Dylan Foster, Journal of Folklore ResearchThe stories themselves are a wonderful mixed bag. Some tales are very odd in structure, sometimes without a conventional ending and with a lesson to be learnt. [ ... ] But be warned Western horror fans unfamiliar with Asian horror, these are not ordinary horror tales, not all involve terror and violence, they differ greatly from a collection of western tales of the same genre.-Elizabeth Vinton, Dark Matter...a unique treat and a wonderful experience. [...] None of the entries here could be mistaken for horror. Although populated with ghosts and monsters, Japans storytelling tradition lends more towards strange experiences and odd phenomena than chills and thrills. Kurodahan Press was very careful in choosing the term "uncanny tales" for the title.-Zack Davisson, Japan ReviewedJapanese genre fiction is largely unrepresented in English, and this book provides a taste of what weve been missing out on... theres something for everybody in this eclectic and unprecedented collection.-Adam Groves, fright.comKaiki will cater to a clear gap in the market. Japanese supernatural fiction (in contrast to film and manga) is little known in the English language world. A whole new experience-yet one sometimes strangely familiar-is out there and waiting.-John Howard, Wormwood No. 13 Details ISBN4902075083 Pages 288 Publisher Kurodahan Press Language English ISBN-10 4902075083 ISBN-13 9784902075083 Media Book Format Paperback Author Robert Weinberg Publication Date 2009-11-01 DEWEY FIC Year 2009 Imprint Kurodahan Press Country of Publication Japan Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title TALES OF OLD EDO KAIKI UK Release Date 2009-11-01 Subtitle Uncanny Tales from Japan, Vol. 1 - Tales of Old Edo Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:41245393;

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