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KAIBYO: THE SUPERNATURAL CATS OF JAPAN: 2ND EDITION

KAIBYO: THE SUPERNATURAL CATS OF JAPAN: 2ND EDITION

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Woodblock prints, essays, and translations scratch to light the secret lives of Japan’s mythological felines.


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.

  • 2nd edition
  • Includes a 3-page pull out of a painting of a kaibyo by Pop artist Takashi Murakami
  • 10,000 copy printing

Additional Information:

  • Author: Zac Davisson
  • Published December 2021
  • 144 pages, softcover
  • 7 x 5 inches
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