Taiwanese Yokai Scroll Vol. II - Island of Strange Births / Artwork by JIAOSI, 2017. Very limited stock available, no reprints once sold out.

Taiwanese Yokai Scroll Vol. II - Island of Strange Births Following his "Giant Monsters" series, JIAOSI has collected Taiwan's origin myths, presenting their varied births within a long scroll painting. Journey through time to glimpse the Tower of Myths, and wander the Island of Strange Births. -------------------------------------------- This book includes: * Fruits falling from a shaken maple tree by Hamo transform into humans. * A man emerges from a meteorite, birthing humans with his knees. * Goddess Nunu creates humans by planting reeds on the shore. * The Atayal people originate from a giant tree, half-wood and half-stone, on BaiShi Mountain. * White sea foam gradually forms humans who reproduce through their feet. * Dragon and snake eggs hatch the sun's red and white orbs, becoming the ancestors of the Paiwan people. * A pottery jar receives the sun's essence to birth men and women. * A vengeful snake wife swallows her offspring, with the surviving orphan becoming an ancestor. * A spirit cat gives birth to humans by digging earth. * Chanting to create humans.... and 17 other birth stories. -------------------------------------------- Contents: Book jacket - Front / JIAOSI's artwork Back / Introduction to the artwork's inspiration and Taiwan's origin myths Art scroll (87*22cm long) - Front / Full-color artwork of the Island of Strange Births. Back / Illustrated stories of birth myths Includes one postcard (12*17cm) featuring the cover artwork of the Island of Strange Births. Material: 250gsm heavyweight art paper -------------------------------------------- ps. International shipping will be handled by SF Express, with payment due upon delivery. Origin / Manufacturing method Made in Taiwan.