{"product_id":"supernatural-korea-magical-tales-of-goblins-dragons-demons-and-more-hardcover","title":"Supernatural Korea: Magical Tales of Goblins, Dragons, Demons and More - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarco Furlotti\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eIm Bang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHorace Newton Allen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA gorgeously illustrated collection of 19 classic Korean tales of the supernatural!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded in this anthology are: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Hen and the Centipede: \u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow Chin Outwitted the Devils: \u003c\/b\u003e A clever policeman tricks hell's emissaries, who trap the souls of the dying in earthenware bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Swallow King's Rewards: \u003c\/b\u003e A kind man gains magical riches for helping an injured swallow, while his greedy brother suffers bizarre curses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYun Se-Pyong, the Wizard: \u003c\/b\u003e Two rival magicians clash in an epic duel--one transformed into a beetle, the other into a bee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlus 15 more supernatural tales to captivate readers of all ages!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarco Furlotti\u003c\/b\u003e is an Italian artist and illustrator of books for children and adults. His children's books include the internationally successful series \u003ci\u003eThe Dragon and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e (NuiNui) and Keb Mo's \u003ci\u003eLife is Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e (Flowerpot Press). He is the creator of illustrated adaptations of \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDracula\u003c\/i\u003e. He produced the illustrations for this book using watercolor on paper, surrounded by his three little girls, their animals, and the soft Apennine hills of Parma, Italy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIm Bang\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Korea in 1640. A disciple of the writer Song Si-yol, his writings have long been revered in Korea, and his reputation as a great scholar has endured for centuries. Late in life, he served as governor of Seoul before being exiled to the north, where he died. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHorace Newton Allen\u003c\/b\u003e, an American physician, missionary and diplomat, arrived in Korea in 1884 to serve as doctor to foreign legations and the Korean royal family. In 1897 he was appointed U.S. ambassador to Korea, a position he held until 1905. He is the author of four books, including \u003ci\u003eKorean Tales\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eJames Gale\u003c\/b\u003e was a Presbyterian minister who arrived in Korea in 1888 to teach English and help translate the bible into Korean. His books include \u003ci\u003eHistory of the Korean People\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKorean Folk Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, in which he translated the writings of Im Bang and 15th century scholar Yi Ryuk. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Elliot Griffis\u003c\/b\u003e was an American minister and author with a lifelong interest in East Asian culture. His numerous books include volumes of folklore from Europe, Japan and Korea as well as books on Korean and Japanese history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHomer Hulbert\u003c\/b\u003e was an American missionary, scholar, and editor of the monthly magazine \u003ci\u003eKorea Review\u003c\/i\u003e. Hulbert moved to Korea in 1886 and spent two decades there preaching, teaching, writing, and pressing unsuccessfully for Korean independence during negotiations with Japan. Among the wide-ranging articles in his magazine were many folktales that he collected and translated.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 10 x 7.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378835026022,"sku":"9780804858038","price":27.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/wDCWyxua-99780804858038.webp?v=1768912382","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/supernatural-korea-magical-tales-of-goblins-dragons-demons-and-more-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}