Japanese Folktale Book Covers

Based on traditional Japanese Folktales of onryos or vengeful spirits, these contemporary redesigned book covers appeal to a wide range of readers.

Kuchisake Onna follows the story of a woman who is disfigured by her jealous husband by cutting her mouth from ear to ear. She returns as a malevolent spirit carrying a pair of scissors while terrorizing her victims and asking a question before slaughtering them.

Bancho Sara Yashiki is the story of a beautiful maid who is constantly pursued by the owner of Bancho mansion. The owner tricks her with a single missing plate, leaving her with the choice to either marry him or die.