Ghosts and otherworldly creatures fascinated many of Japan's most famous artists, including Hiroshige, Hokusai, and Yoshitoshi. This colorful collection offers an outstanding selection of the best of their supernatural imagery. In addition to imaginative original scenarios, it features scenes of eeri... read more
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Ghosts and otherworldly creatures fascinated many of Japan's most famous artists, including Hiroshige, Hokusai, and Yoshitoshi. This colorful collection offers an outstanding selection of the best of their supernatural imagery. In addition to imaginative original scenarios, it features scenes of eerie encounters from traditional folklore and literature. These captivating vignettes will add a haunting appeal to any graphic arts project.
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