Kaibyo
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ancient japan
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asian folklore book
Author_Zack Davisson
cat folklore book
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demon folklore
edo period history
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feline folklore
folklore scholarship
forthcoming
ghosts mythology
illustrated folklore book
japanese ghosts
japanese history
japanese mythology
japanese spirits
japanese woodblock art
kaidan tales
mythological beasts
paranormal legends japan
supernatural japan
ukiyo-e
yokai
Product details
- ISBN 9781324131885
- Dimensions: 146 x 197mm
- Publication Date: 10 Nov 2026
- Publisher: WW Norton & Co
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Drawing on centuries of legends, woodblock prints, ghost stories and theatrical traditions, Zack Davisson’s Kaibyo uncovers the many forms that Japan’s enchanted felines take, from shapeshifting tricksters to loyal guardians and vengeful spirits. Beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched, the book celebrates both the eerie and the endearing sides of Japan’s legendary cats, showing how the mysterious felines became enduring symbols of luck, protection and uncanny power in Japanese life through vivid storytelling and rich cultural context.
Whether you’re a lover of folklore, a fan of Japanese art or simply enchanted by the strange charisma of cats, Kaibyo offers a spellbinding journey into a world where the line between the natural and supernatural is always shifting.
Based in Seattle, Zack Davisson is an award-winning writer, translator, and lecturer on faculty at NYU. He has been featured by NPR, BBC, and The New York Times, and has won multiple Eisner Awards and the Bram Stoker Award.
