Kojiki: The Birth of Japan: The Japanese Creation Myth Illustrated

The Kojiki myth, which dates back 1300 years, tells the story of Japan's creation and the rise of the Japanese islands from a lump of clay to a great nation. Kazumi Wilds' illustrations capture the drama and intensity of the tale, combining the raucous rhythms and startling imagery of today's best graphic novels with a retelling of a classic Japanese story. This book is for readers ages 14 and up.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

In the beginning, there existed only a void. Then, the heavens and the earth came into being, as the ancient gods of Japan breathed the first sparks of life upon these islands. The 1300-year-old Kojiki myth chronicles the origins of the Japanese people, following the rise of the Japanese islands from their humble beginnings as a lump of clay to a great nation that would eventually ascend to prominence among the world's foremost powers.

Similar to all creation myths from across the globe, the Kojiki story holds a revered position in the nation's literature and collective psyche. Kazumi Wilds' captivating illustrations vividly depict the drama and intensity of a mythic narrative where chaos and demons are unleashed, and darkness is gradually repelled by the virtuous, as good triumphs over evil.

Kojiki: The Birth of Japan seamlessly blends the raucous rhythms and startling imagery of contemporary graphic novels with a retelling of a classic and timeless Japanese tale. This book is destined to be cherished and remembered for years to come by enthusiasts of mythology, folklore, and anyone with an interest in Japanese culture and history.

Recommended for readers aged 14 and above.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 235 x 313 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780804855389