Kaibyō : the supernatural cats of Japan /
Davisson, Zack,author.
An in-depth exploration of the sometimes charming, sometimes gruesome feline creatures and ghosts of Japan. Davisson illuminates the vast realm of kaibyō, or supernatural cats, with historical and modern cultural context. Lushly illustrated in full color with dozens of ukiyo-e prints and drawings. A must-have book for the Japanophile and cat-lover alike! This second edition includes a gatefold reproduction of Takashi Murakami's 10-meter "Japan Supernatural" painting featuring a supernatural cat and an updated introduction from Davisson.
Preface to the second edition -- Introduction -- On cat tails -- A short history of Japanese cats - Bakeneko, the changing cat: -- The vampire cat of Nabeshima - Nekomat,- the split-tailed cat: -- The Nekomata and Ifu Koto -- Neko no Kai, the cat mystery - Kasha, the corpse eating demon: -- The cat's grave -- A Nekomata incident -- Bakeneko Yūjo, Bakeneko prostitutes: -- The story of the faithful cat -- Neko Musume, the cat daughter: -- The story of the cat daughter -- The cat witch -- Shippeitaro and the phantom cats -- Gotoku Neko, The Trivet cat: -- The boy who drew cats -- Maneki Neko, The inviting cat -- Iriomote Oyamaneko, the great mountain cat -- Supernatural cats in modern Japan.
An in-depth exploration of the sometimes charming, sometimes gruesome feline creatures and ghosts of Japan. Davisson illuminates the vast realm of kaibyō, or supernatural cats, with historical and modern cultural context. Lushly illustrated in full color with dozens of ukiyo-e prints and drawings. A must-have book for the Japanophile and cat-lover alike! This second edition includes a gatefold reproduction of Takashi Murakami's 10-meter "Japan Supernatural" painting featuring a supernatural cat and an updated introduction from Davisson.
Cats
Cats
Folklore
Folklore
Cats in art.