Author: Gordon Linzner
Publisher: Crossroad Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
UNSHEATHED FURY, INESCAPABLE TERROR Imprisoned for thousands of years in the hilt of a ceremonial sword, the oni, a hideous Japanese demon, is accidentally released to wreak the havoc of its pent-up fury on an unsuspecting world. All-powerful, immortal, and possessed of an unquenchable lust for human blood, the demon seems invincible, leaving in its wake an increasing number of horribly mutilated bodies. Only one woman has learned the oni’s history and the key to its destruction. But will she be able to pit her puny human strength against the demon’s murderous powers before she becomes yet another victim?
The Oni
Author: Gordon Linzner
Publisher: Crossroad Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
UNSHEATHED FURY, INESCAPABLE TERROR Imprisoned for thousands of years in the hilt of a ceremonial sword, the oni, a hideous Japanese demon, is accidentally released to wreak the havoc of its pent-up fury on an unsuspecting world. All-powerful, immortal, and possessed of an unquenchable lust for human blood, the demon seems invincible, leaving in its wake an increasing number of horribly mutilated bodies. Only one woman has learned the oni’s history and the key to its destruction. But will she be able to pit her puny human strength against the demon’s murderous powers before she becomes yet another victim?
Publisher: Crossroad Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
UNSHEATHED FURY, INESCAPABLE TERROR Imprisoned for thousands of years in the hilt of a ceremonial sword, the oni, a hideous Japanese demon, is accidentally released to wreak the havoc of its pent-up fury on an unsuspecting world. All-powerful, immortal, and possessed of an unquenchable lust for human blood, the demon seems invincible, leaving in its wake an increasing number of horribly mutilated bodies. Only one woman has learned the oni’s history and the key to its destruction. But will she be able to pit her puny human strength against the demon’s murderous powers before she becomes yet another victim?
Japanese Demon Lore
Author: Noriko T. Reider
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
ISBN: 0874217946
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Oni, ubiquitous supernatural figures in Japanese literature, lore, art, and religion, usually appear as demons or ogres. Characteristically threatening, monstrous creatures with ugly features and fearful habits, including cannibalism, they also can be harbingers of prosperity, beautiful and sexual, and especially in modern contexts, even cute and lovable. There has been much ambiguity in their character and identity over their long history. Usually male, their female manifestations convey distinctivly gendered social and cultural meanings. Oni appear frequently in various arts and media, from Noh theater and picture scrolls to modern fiction and political propaganda, They remain common figures in popular Japanese anime, manga, and film and are becoming embedded in American and international popular culture through such media. Noriko Reiderýs book is the first in English devoted to oni. Reider fully examines their cultural history, multifaceted roles, and complex significance as "others" to the Japanese.
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
ISBN: 0874217946
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Oni, ubiquitous supernatural figures in Japanese literature, lore, art, and religion, usually appear as demons or ogres. Characteristically threatening, monstrous creatures with ugly features and fearful habits, including cannibalism, they also can be harbingers of prosperity, beautiful and sexual, and especially in modern contexts, even cute and lovable. There has been much ambiguity in their character and identity over their long history. Usually male, their female manifestations convey distinctivly gendered social and cultural meanings. Oni appear frequently in various arts and media, from Noh theater and picture scrolls to modern fiction and political propaganda, They remain common figures in popular Japanese anime, manga, and film and are becoming embedded in American and international popular culture through such media. Noriko Reiderýs book is the first in English devoted to oni. Reider fully examines their cultural history, multifaceted roles, and complex significance as "others" to the Japanese.
Ten Oni Drummers
Author: Matthew Gollub
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781889910512
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One by one, ten tiny oni, Japanese goblin-like creatures, grow larger and larger as they beat their drums on the sand, chasing away bad dreams. Includes the Japanese characters for the numbers from one to ten.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781889910512
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One by one, ten tiny oni, Japanese goblin-like creatures, grow larger and larger as they beat their drums on the sand, chasing away bad dreams. Includes the Japanese characters for the numbers from one to ten.
The Oni, a Japanese Reader
Author: Clay Boutwell
Publisher: Kotoba Inc
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
★For Upper Beginners Learning Japanese ★ Living in shadows and the in-between world of dreams and reality, yokai thrive in Japanese imagination. What are yokai? They are monsters, ghosts, unnatural beings, and even sentient household items. Yokai can be harmless and amusing, or they can be terrifying. Now you can learn about yokai and read stories about them while polishing your Japanese. ♥ ABOUT THIS VOLUME With their horned heads and foul behavior, the Japanese oni has often been compared to the ogres in the Western tradition. But in Japan, oni are everywhere. Traditional tales, children's songs, and proverbs are full of references to them. In this way, not only will this book help you enhance your reading ability, but you'll also increase your Japanese cultural literacy. FEATURES Includes three essays or stories Each story is presented in three formats: 1) Sentence-by-Sentence with definition and commentary below 2) Japanese only (to test your reading ability) 3) English translation (to confirm your understanding) The Sentence-by Sentence section of each story presents a small chunk of the Japanese with furigana over the kanji and a complete glossary of all the words; important grammatical patterns are pointed out and explained in plain English A link to download sound files for the stories is provided (for no extra charge) on the last page of the book Each story has a slow and normal speed recording of the Japanese read by Yumi STORIES INCLUDED 1 Oni Part One 2 Oni's Descendants 3 Namahage WHO IS THIS FOR? This book is designed so that both those fairly new to Japanese and those in the intermediate stages can equally find value. The ideal level, however, is for the upper beginner, somewhere around the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N4. If you are learning Japanese and are fascinated by yokai and traditional tales of old Japan, buy now to begin studying now.
Publisher: Kotoba Inc
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
★For Upper Beginners Learning Japanese ★ Living in shadows and the in-between world of dreams and reality, yokai thrive in Japanese imagination. What are yokai? They are monsters, ghosts, unnatural beings, and even sentient household items. Yokai can be harmless and amusing, or they can be terrifying. Now you can learn about yokai and read stories about them while polishing your Japanese. ♥ ABOUT THIS VOLUME With their horned heads and foul behavior, the Japanese oni has often been compared to the ogres in the Western tradition. But in Japan, oni are everywhere. Traditional tales, children's songs, and proverbs are full of references to them. In this way, not only will this book help you enhance your reading ability, but you'll also increase your Japanese cultural literacy. FEATURES Includes three essays or stories Each story is presented in three formats: 1) Sentence-by-Sentence with definition and commentary below 2) Japanese only (to test your reading ability) 3) English translation (to confirm your understanding) The Sentence-by Sentence section of each story presents a small chunk of the Japanese with furigana over the kanji and a complete glossary of all the words; important grammatical patterns are pointed out and explained in plain English A link to download sound files for the stories is provided (for no extra charge) on the last page of the book Each story has a slow and normal speed recording of the Japanese read by Yumi STORIES INCLUDED 1 Oni Part One 2 Oni's Descendants 3 Namahage WHO IS THIS FOR? This book is designed so that both those fairly new to Japanese and those in the intermediate stages can equally find value. The ideal level, however, is for the upper beginner, somewhere around the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N4. If you are learning Japanese and are fascinated by yokai and traditional tales of old Japan, buy now to begin studying now.
Oni
Author: Marc Olden
Publisher: Jove Books
ISBN: 9780515098006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
He is a master assassin, combining a mercenary's deadly efficiency with a sadist's lust for blood. Stalking the world of the wealthy and the powerful, he sells death to the highest bidder. And now he works for "the Empress", the ruthless shadow ruler of a Japanese conglomerate.
Publisher: Jove Books
ISBN: 9780515098006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
He is a master assassin, combining a mercenary's deadly efficiency with a sadist's lust for blood. Stalking the world of the wealthy and the powerful, he sells death to the highest bidder. And now he works for "the Empress", the ruthless shadow ruler of a Japanese conglomerate.
Ao Oni
Author: Kenji Kuroda
Publisher: J-Novel Club
ISBN: 1718301448
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Shun is the new kid in school, but he's already managed to attract the attention of the school bully, who's now making his life a living hell. It doesn't seem like things could get any worse, until the night he finds himself and a group of his classmates inside a creepy, abandoned mansion known as the Jailhouse. They quickly start to hear strange sounds and see weird things, but everything escalates when they realize they can't get out. Once they're trapped inside, a blue, unnaturally large figure chases after them. Is it a new species? Or is it the ghost of their old classmate who died in an accident? Nobody knows, but one thing is for certain... If it catches them, they're dead! The scariest game of tag in history begins!
Publisher: J-Novel Club
ISBN: 1718301448
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Shun is the new kid in school, but he's already managed to attract the attention of the school bully, who's now making his life a living hell. It doesn't seem like things could get any worse, until the night he finds himself and a group of his classmates inside a creepy, abandoned mansion known as the Jailhouse. They quickly start to hear strange sounds and see weird things, but everything escalates when they realize they can't get out. Once they're trapped inside, a blue, unnaturally large figure chases after them. Is it a new species? Or is it the ghost of their old classmate who died in an accident? Nobody knows, but one thing is for certain... If it catches them, they're dead! The scariest game of tag in history begins!
Oni and the Kingdom of Onion
Author: Marc Rubenstein
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1642790591
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
This beautifully illustrated children’s book tells the story of vegetables in a refrigerator who learn about accepting others and the meaning of Hannukah. Despite their differences in shape, size, and color, the ingredients in a salad work together to create a healthy meal. Could we humans learn a thing or two from our vegetable friends? Oni and the Kingdom of Onion is a charming children’s story that teaches important lessons about respect, tolerance, diversity, caring, and sharing. Written by Marc Rubenstein and illustrated by Hannah Miller and Tamra Gerard, Oni and the Kingdom of Onion also recounts the origins of the first Hanukkah and the importance of religious history. Through Oni’s story, children are encouraged to be accepting of others and work towards common goals, all while learning about an important religious holiday. Children and parents alike will enjoy learning about Oni, a remarkable onion, and how in a divided world, we can all come together as one.
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1642790591
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
This beautifully illustrated children’s book tells the story of vegetables in a refrigerator who learn about accepting others and the meaning of Hannukah. Despite their differences in shape, size, and color, the ingredients in a salad work together to create a healthy meal. Could we humans learn a thing or two from our vegetable friends? Oni and the Kingdom of Onion is a charming children’s story that teaches important lessons about respect, tolerance, diversity, caring, and sharing. Written by Marc Rubenstein and illustrated by Hannah Miller and Tamra Gerard, Oni and the Kingdom of Onion also recounts the origins of the first Hanukkah and the importance of religious history. Through Oni’s story, children are encouraged to be accepting of others and work towards common goals, all while learning about an important religious holiday. Children and parents alike will enjoy learning about Oni, a remarkable onion, and how in a divided world, we can all come together as one.
If This Is the Age We End Discovery
Author: Rosebud Ben-Oni
Publisher: Alice James Books
ISBN: 1948579499
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
A fascinating blend of poetry and science, Ben-Oni’s poems are precisely crafted, like a surgeon sewing a complicated stitch. The speaker of the collection falls ill, and takes comfort in exploring the idea of “Efes” which is “zero” in Modern Hebrew, using that nullification to be a means of transformation.
Publisher: Alice James Books
ISBN: 1948579499
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
A fascinating blend of poetry and science, Ben-Oni’s poems are precisely crafted, like a surgeon sewing a complicated stitch. The speaker of the collection falls ill, and takes comfort in exploring the idea of “Efes” which is “zero” in Modern Hebrew, using that nullification to be a means of transformation.
The Disfavored Hero
Author: Jessica Amanda Salmonson
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453293469
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
Forced to betray her lord, a disgraced samurai fights to regain her honor In the fabled land of Naipon, there is no warrior more feared, no samurai more respected than the legendary Tomoe Gozen, whose twin blades can change the course of any battle. After years of service to Lord Shigeno, she is about to renew her oath of loyalty when the sky darkens and a cry of rebellion comes from the hills. Possessed by an evil wizard, the peasants are marching against their master. Tomoe holds off the wave of pitchfork-wielding farmers for as long as she can. Finally, the battle overwhelms her, and the greatest samurai in Naipon falls dead. She awakes in hell, on a slope lined with bloody corpses. After an eternity of fighting, she reaches the summit and finds herself in the chamber of a wizard who restores her to life. She is alive—but now she must do his bidding. Her honor has been shattered, but Tomoe Gozen will do whatever it takes to win it back.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453293469
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
Forced to betray her lord, a disgraced samurai fights to regain her honor In the fabled land of Naipon, there is no warrior more feared, no samurai more respected than the legendary Tomoe Gozen, whose twin blades can change the course of any battle. After years of service to Lord Shigeno, she is about to renew her oath of loyalty when the sky darkens and a cry of rebellion comes from the hills. Possessed by an evil wizard, the peasants are marching against their master. Tomoe holds off the wave of pitchfork-wielding farmers for as long as she can. Finally, the battle overwhelms her, and the greatest samurai in Naipon falls dead. She awakes in hell, on a slope lined with bloody corpses. After an eternity of fighting, she reaches the summit and finds herself in the chamber of a wizard who restores her to life. She is alive—but now she must do his bidding. Her honor has been shattered, but Tomoe Gozen will do whatever it takes to win it back.
Japanese Folklore and Yokai
Author: Kévin Tembouret
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
The Japanese demon is known to have a scary face. This is why the theater Nō is inspired by it, through the mask of the Oni. Sharp canines, devil's horns, red face and raging eyes, the Oni is frightening and he often looks evil.However, the Japanese demon is not as bad as its reputation. It sometimes happens that the Kami (gods of Shintoism), and Buddha himself, are protected by these mythical demons who advocate morality and just authority.Of course, the Japanese demon is not only protection: whether he tortures souls in his giant cauldron or devours children, the Oni is a Yokai to be feared in most situations and from a very young age.Thanks to this book, you will discover all the cultural richness of this creature who participates in the fundamentals of Japanese folklore. From the horrible Onibaba to the pitiful Hitotatara, here is a compilation of astonishing stories of the demons of Japan.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
The Japanese demon is known to have a scary face. This is why the theater Nō is inspired by it, through the mask of the Oni. Sharp canines, devil's horns, red face and raging eyes, the Oni is frightening and he often looks evil.However, the Japanese demon is not as bad as its reputation. It sometimes happens that the Kami (gods of Shintoism), and Buddha himself, are protected by these mythical demons who advocate morality and just authority.Of course, the Japanese demon is not only protection: whether he tortures souls in his giant cauldron or devours children, the Oni is a Yokai to be feared in most situations and from a very young age.Thanks to this book, you will discover all the cultural richness of this creature who participates in the fundamentals of Japanese folklore. From the horrible Onibaba to the pitiful Hitotatara, here is a compilation of astonishing stories of the demons of Japan.