Yurei Attack: The Japanese Ghost Survival Guide
Author(s): Hiroko Yoda
Yurei is the Japanese word for "ghost." It's as simple as that. They are the souls of dead people, unable--or unwilling--to shuffle off this mortal coil. Yurei are many things, but "friendly" isn't the first word that comes to mind. Not every yurei is dangerous, but they are all driven by emotions so uncontrollably powerful that they have taken on a life of their own: rage, sadness, devotion, a desire for revenge, or even the firm belief that they are still alive.
This book, the third in the authors' bestselling "Attack!" series, after "Yokai Attack!" and "Ninja Attack!" gives detailed information on 39 of the creepiest yurei stalking Japan, along with detailed histories and defensive tactics should you have the misfortune to encounter one.
Ghosts include:
- Oiwa, The Horror of Yotsuya
- Otsuyu, The Tale of the Peony Lantern
- The Lady Rokujo, The Tale of Genji
- Isora, Tales of Moonlight and Rain
Orui, The Depths of Kasane
Product Information
"Matt and Hiroko have once again created an intriguing and spirited telling of a piece of Japanese mythology and cult history. Following on the back of their wonderfully successful books "Yokai Attack" and "Ninja Attack", "Yurei Attack" is a fantastic read and beautifully illustrated by Shinkichi. This book will become a must for anyone that loves the unusual and wonderfully bizarre aspects of Japanese ghost stories." - Richard Taylor, founder, WETA Workshop
General Fields
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- : Tuttle Publishing
- : Tuttle Publishing
- : 0.331
- : 01 March 2012
- : 216mm X 171mm
- : Japan
- : 01 May 2012
- : books
Special Fields
- : Hiroko Yoda
- : Paperback
- : English
- : 133.10952
- : 192
- : illustrations
