Wukong’s Yaoguai: Yaoguai-Illustrated Monsters from Journey to the West
西游降魔记
Overview
Rights sold: Russian
A New Chinese Aesthetic, Exquisitely Detailed, Reshaping the Mythical Universe of Journey to the West
On their journey to the West to obtain the scriptures, the Tang Monk and his disciples endured 81 tribulations, each filled with various demons and monsters. These demons, typically serves as a test of the pilgrims' resolve and virtue, with Sun Wukong often playing a central role in overcoming these challenges. These monsters are vividly portrayed with distinct personalities, are brought to life in this book. By focusing on the different demons from Journey to the West, the book offers a fresh perspective on this classic mythological novel, highlighting the intricately depicted creatures. With illustrations that vividly capture the appearances of these demons, this book serves both as a collectible visual guide to the characters of Journey to the West and as a comprehensive record of all the monsters encountered in the story.
Author(s)
Yang Chun (Pen Name: Konggu Chunsu 空谷椿树) graduated from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts. His Neo-Traditionalism painting style combines Chinese elements with innovative design. His works feature graceful and delicate lines, utilizing classical Chinese colors. He has worked as a Senior Art Visual Director at EA Games R&D China Division in Beijing, Art Director at Renren (a department of Beijing Qianxiang Interactive), Senior Guest Lecturer at Beijing Huoshen Network Technology Co., Ltd., and Senior Guest Illustrator for Esquire magazine at Trends Group.
Pan Jing (Pen Name: Xiaohai 小海) holds a Master’s degree from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. She is a member of the China Science Writers Association. She has published the Natural History in the Forbidden City series and is a contributing writer for the magazine Popular Science.
Wang Lijun (Pen Name: Lijun 立军) is a cartoonist, comic publisher, and curator. He is the Secretary-General of the Comic Arts Committee of the China Artists Association and Graduate advisor at the School of Animation and Digital Arts at Communication University of China and Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication. His published works include Smart Monkey, Big Cat, Little Cat Comic Diary, Beijing in Three-Character Classic, and The Floating Beijing City.