Description: A retelling of the traditional Japanese tale about a poor sail maker who gains a beautiful but mysterious wife skilled at weaving magical sails.
Synopsis A retelling of the traditional Japanese tale about a poor sail maker who gains a beautiful but mysterious wife skilled at weaving magical sails.
Details
Publication Date:
1998-09-01
Illustrator:
Gennadii Spirin
Size
Length:
32 pages
Height:
12.0 in
Width:
9.0 in
Thickness:
0.5 in
Weight:
14.4 oz
Publisher's Note When Osamu learns of his wife's gift for making magic sails, greed threatens the great happiness he has found. Storyteller Odds Bodkin and award-winning illustrator Spirin offer a touching presentation of Japan's beloved folktale.
Industry Reviews "...a poetic gem....Spirin's watercolor illustrations, making full reference to Japanese style, are lyrical and atmospheric, portraying both climate and landscape, characters and emotions. An exquisite and memorable volume." Marks