Book writer Patrick Drazen takes readers deep into exploring Japan’s ghost stories with the release of his new book, “Ghost Story Tradition: From Folklore and Kabuki to Anime and Manga.” This highly revealing book takes a plunge into the rich history of Japan’s supernatural folklore and its far-reaching influence on various mediums such as anime and manga.
For hundreds of years, the Japanese real world is being influenced by the spirit world. There is a thin wall between these realms. This cultural perception has crossed over to the media to shape how they are used and seen.
“Ghost Story Tradition: From Folklore and Kabuki to Anime and Manga” explores the cultural significance of ghost stories in Japan. Drawing from his fascination and passion for Japan’s folklore tradition, the author shines a light on centuries-old legends and their transition into contemporary entertainment.
In the well-researched and well-written book, Patrick samples some Japanese ghost stories from various reliable source materials.
“Prepare for a sampling of Japanese ghosts and spirits, from sources that include the world’s oldest novel, the urban legends of contemporary Japanese schoolchildren, movies both classic and modern, anime, manga, and more,” Patrick Drazen.
Early reviewers of “Ghost Story Tradition: From Folklore and Kabuki to Anime and Manga” are raving about the book. The author’s attention to detail and meticulous research is being praised
“Drazen attempts to reproduce a Hyakku Monogatari scenario in a book. This is a noble intent and certainly doable (see Lafcadio Hearn’s “Kwaidan,” though that book isn’t 100 stories). Drazen’s book is primarily story synopses with supplementary explanations of Japanese culture or series backgrounds, “James Mikell, an early reader, reviewed.
Patrick puts together literary references, and historical accounts to showcase the mesmerizing Japanese ghost story tradition in a creative light. A “Ghost Story Tradition: From Folklore and Kabuki to Anime and Manga” is a must-have addition to the libraries of fans of Japanese folklore and those fascinated by the supernatural.
“Ghost Story Tradition: From Folklore and Kabuki to Anime and Manga” is available in digital prints. You can get a copy at https://www.amazon.com/Gathering-Spirits-Japans-Tradition-Folklore-ebook/dp/B079581VN3/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1687389824&refinements=p_27%3APatrick+Drazen&s=books&sr=1-4https://www.amazon.com/Gathering-Spirits-Japans-Tradition-Folklore-ebook/dp/B079581VN3/ref=sr_1_4.
About the Author
Patrick Drazen is an author who is immensely interested in Japanese comics and animation. With decades of experience as an independent scholar, researcher, and author he writes mainly on Japanese animations. He also authored another book titled, “Anime Explosion.”
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