Yokai Shok!!!

"Shok" as in "shock," in that we're shocked and amazed that our new book Yokai Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide is finally available RIGHT NOW in North America and Europe, a month ahead of schedule! To commemorate, we launched a Facebook group for the book. Feel free to join up!

And "Shok" as in the inimitable SHOKOTAN, who seemed to enjoy the book (or at least didn't run away screaming) when Yokai Attack graphic designer Andrew Lee handed her a copy a few days ago.

Comments

[Gen Kanai]

For the next edition, I humbly suggest you receive permission to use this image for the cover graphic :)

[Davecat]

Frankly, I'm surprised that she didn't try to cram the book in her (admittedly cute) mouth, like she does with her cats. Maybe if your book was cat-shaped. That's something else to consider for the next edition.

[gon]

bought it a weeks ago, its very nice

[cae]

I want a signed copy - but not by you, by that little, green Jedi Master who travels around with you and your wife, or so I hear.

[Kari]

I've had it since Friday (pre-ordered it on Amazon -- I think I first spotted it on Boing Boing in July?)
Great book -- love the illustrations and typography.

[Nick]

Are these only available on Amazon or will these also be in bookstores like Kinokuniya and the like? Or do you prefer Amazon?

[Matt Alt]

Thanks for all the kind words!

It was probably already available in import stores like Kinokuniya already, but this is the mainstream domestic release -- you should be able to find it in any bookstore, from local mom and pop places to big chains like Borders.

[hillsy]

Well, if it were a cat shaped book, we know what her favorite part would be. Hell, make it scratch and sniff...

[Ike]

Seal of approval from Shokotan! Nice.

[Matt's Sister]

I found it in the Bethesda Barnes & Noble! Near the coffee shop, too! PRIME REAL ESTATE!