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Supernatural Korea edited by Tuttle Publishing

Hardcover – Tuttle Publishing – April 2025 – 143 pages

From spooky tales of shape-shifting beasts and vengeful demons to romantic stories of enchanted love, the 19 stories in this collection bring together the best of Korea’s supernatural folklore. Thirty-six gorgeous watercolor paintings and pencil drawings by artist Marco Furlotti bring the stories to life.

Included in this anthology are:

• The Hen and the Centipede: A poor man marries his wealthy employer, only to find she is an otherworldly centipede locked in a deadly battle with a ferocious white rooster
• How Chin Outwitted the Devils: A clever policeman tricks hell’s emissaries, who trap the souls of the dying in earthenware bottles
• The Swallow King’s Rewards: A kind man gains magical riches for helping an injured swallow, while his greedy brother suffers bizarre curses
• Yun Se-Pyong, the Wizard: Two rival magicians clash in an epic duel—one transformed into a beetle, the other into a bee
• Plus 15 more supernatural tales to captivate readers of all ages!