Lafcadio Hearn's "The Faceless Ghost" and Other Macabre Tales from Japan: A Graphic Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (770 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1611801974 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Eerie traditional Japanese ghost stories retold in a graphic novel format.Nominated for the prestigious EISNER BOOK AWARD, 20162016 YALSA 'Great Graphic Novels for Teens' RecommendationBronze Prize in the 2016 Independent Publishers Book Awards.Over one hundred years ago, the writer Lafcadio Hearn gathered and translated into English a selection of traditional Japanese ghost/mystery stories. In this new graphic novel, acclaimed manga creator Sean Michael Wilson retells six of these stories. They were published as Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things. All of them are very well known in Ja
SEAN MICHAEL WILSON is a comic book writer who lives in Japan. With Sean Michael Wilson, she has created four graphic novels: Buskers, Yakuza Moon, The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts, and Musashi.. He has had more than a dozen books published by US, UK, and Japanese publishers, and he often works with Japanese and Chinese artists on manga-style books, such as Hagakure and Yakuza Moon
While this method creates a mood akin to that felt when reading a more traditional story format, it may prevent immersion from some readers not used to this type of "subtle scare" in their horror. . Fans can find these selections in various collections, but this work cleverly compiles an interesting group of stories that offer an introduction to Japanese horror folklore. No redistribution permitted. Wilson closely mirrors traditional methods of translation as he reimagines each piece for a graphic modern adventure. With audiences with a high interest in Japanese horror, this graphic novel may circulate well. With six stories of vengeful spirits, mischievous men, and wayward journeys, this graphic novel offers a beautifully drawn interpretation of Lafcadio Hearn's famous renditions of
Matthew Higgins said Nice manga-style takes on Lafcadio Hearn's "Oriental Ghost Stories".. Nice manga-style takes on Lafcadio Hearn's "Oriental Ghost Stories".. Evzenie Reitmayerova said No sample. Nothing in the sample!! Why should anyone buy it??