The weird artwork of Gōjin Ishihara for the Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters (1972) – a book aimed at children. All hellish creatures feature in Japanese legend.
Kappa (river imp), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Kubire-oni (strangler demon), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Rokurokubi (long-necked woman), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Onmoraki (bird demon), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Nekomata (cat monster), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Tengu (bird-like demon), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Enma Dai-Ō (King of Hell), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Kyūbi no kitsune (nine-tailed fox), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Baku (dream-eating chimera), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Yūrei (ghost), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Yamasei (mountain sprite), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Rashōmon no oni (ogre of Rashōmon Gate), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Waira (mountain-dwelling chimera), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Nure-onna (snake woman), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972
Via: Pink Tentacle
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