Japanese Bestiary: Animals in Japanese Mythology, Arts and Literature Publisher / Quadrille and a leader in the

and a leader in the Arts and Crafts movement

staying true to its original format and content

emergent photography and modern ideas about perception

Andrew Sayers

Developed over seven years

Japanese Bestiary: Animals in Japanese Mythology, Arts and Literature Publisher / Quadrille and a leader in theAt the heart of this book are twenty eight real life animals and the myths and literature, paintings, drawings, textiles and ceramics they have inspired some of the most celebrated Japanese artists and writers to create Since the dawn of Japanese folklore and religion, the Japanese soul has cultivated a special connection with nature and wildlife, in part due to the natural abundance of the Japanese archipelago. Every animal, from the frightening crow