Supernatural Korea
Magical Tales of Goblins, Dragons, Demons and More
James Gale author Horace Newton Allen author Im Bang author Marco Furlotti illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Tuttle Publishing
Published:29th Apr '25
Should be back in stock very soon
A gorgeously illustrated collection of 19 classic Korean tales of the supernatural!
From spooky tales of shape-shifting beasts and vengeful demons to romantic stories of enchanted love, the 19 stories in this collection bring together the best of Korea's supernatural folklore. Thirty-six gorgeous watercolor paintings and pencil drawings by artist Marco Furlotti bring the stories to life.
Included in this anthology are:
- The Hen and the Centipede: A poor man marries his wealthy employer, only to find she is an otherworldly centipede locked in a deadly battle with a ferocious white rooster
- How Chin Outwitted the Devils: A clever policeman tricks hell's emissaries, who trap the souls of the dying in earthenware bottles
- The Swallow King's Rewards: A kind man gains magical riches for helping an injured swallow, while his greedy brother suffers bizarre curses
- Yun Se-Pyong, the Wizard: Two rival magicians clash in an epic duel—one transformed into a beetle, the other into a bee
- Plus 15 more supernatural tales to captivate readers of all ages!
These classic tales are retold by authors who traveled to Korea and fell in love with the rich culture they encountered. This deluxe hardcover volume will be treasured by fans of Korean culture, as well as anyone who enjoys a good demon story.
"As beautiful as the literature in this book are the new watercolour illustrations provided by Marco Furlotti, an Italian artist who has previously worked on adaptations of Frankenstein, Dracula and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. What better track record for a book of this nature? The 36 paintings and pencil sketches enhance the text, making the richness of the Korean culture and lore jump off the page. This is a book to be savoured as much for the presentation and illustration as for the traditional stories it brings together." —The Folklore Podcast
"Authentic, entertaining, absorbing, fascinating, and a fun read from cover to cover, Supernatural Korea is especially and unreservedly recommended reading for anyone with an interest in Korean historical and popular cultural folklore and mythology." —Midwest Book Review
ISBN: 9780804858038
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144 pages