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title: "Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan Paperback – November 7, 2017"
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# Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan Paperback – November 7, 2017

**Brand:** zack davisson
**Price:** € 6.42
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- **What is this?** Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan Paperback – November 7, 2017 by zack davisson
- **How much does it cost?** € 6.42 with free shipping
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Supernatural Cats: a terrific blend of folklore and art
*by M***D on January 28, 2020*

In the years since feudal Japan was opened to the rest of the world in 1868, major changes have occurred in Western research regarding the history, language, and religion of this infinitely fascinating country. Early books identified the general outlines of Japanese culture, but with every few decades since then the focus of individual studies has narrowed and the expertise of the authors deepened. Characteristic of this trend in the 21st century is the well-regarded work of Zach Davisson, author of both "Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan" and a broader survey of Japanese ghosts. "Kaibyo" is beautifully illustrated and a treat as well for the mind, especially regarding the intriguing concept of "shape shifting." This phenomenon, grounded in Chinese tradition, holds that selected animals like the fox and the cat and even some non-animate objects like tea kettles, can transform into alternative states that include the human form. The art depicted in "Kaibyo" honors in particular pre-modern woodblock prints that depicted cats and helps feed the current Western obsession with Japanese folklore as reflected in graphic art, theater, anime, and manga.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely delightful book :)
*by B***R on December 5, 2022*

If you like cats and are curious about Japanese culture, this is a perfect book for you.The one I received is the second edition of this book. The paper is good quality. It has a dust jacket, and the binding appears to be stitched. Sorta reminds me of a bunko book, but a lot bigger. There's also a four-page art foldout in the back.There's a lot of really good information, lots of artwork. I'm very pleased with this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zack Davisson's Kaibyo serves as a nearly perfect little primer on the history
*by O***Y on February 11, 2018*

The first (mostly) prose book that I have finished in 2018, Zack Davisson's Kaibyo serves as a nearly perfect little primer on the history, mystery, and many variations of cat-related folklore in Japan. While Davisson's extensive knowledge of the topic provides welcome context at every turn, the book never becomes too bogged down in scholarship, walking an enviable tightrope of readable and informative. Accompanied by a wide array of illustrations pulled from various historical sources, and interspersed with translated tales and historical accounts of the supernatural felines in question, Kaibyo is a perfect introduction to the subject, or a great gift for the devotee of either cats or Japanese folklore (or both).

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