Antiguo Japón / Ancient Japan - Hardcover

by Juan Palomino (Illustrator), Marcos Jaén Sánchez (Author)

Discover the myths and legends of the Land of the Rising Sun, the foundation of Japan's ancient culture: the creation of Izanami and Izanagi, the power of Amaterasu, the tricks of Susanoo, and the bravery of warriors fighting monsters and demons, thanks to this comprehensive selection of illustrated stories.

Author Biography

Juan Palomino studied Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He has illustrated children's and young adult literature for several publishing houses in Mexico and Spain. He is the winner of the fourth edition of the Ibero-American Illustration Catalog, the 2016 Bologna Book Fair Illustration Award, and, along with Amanda Mijangos and Armando Fonseca, a Golden Apple at the 28th Bratislava Illustration Biennial. Marcos Jaén Sánchez is a writer, screenwriter, and popularizer. With a degree in Humanities and a specialty in Literature, his long and diverse professional career includes contributions to radio, print, and television; scriptwriter for films, television programs, documentaries, and music videos; director; book editor; and magazine coordinator. As a writer, he has written works of fiction, philosophical essays, and popular science and cultural texts.