{"product_id":"around-the-sun-stories-and-symbols-from-across-the-world-9780593577899","title":"Around the Sun: Stories and Symbols from Across the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the universal allure of the hero's journey captured in these global folktales, powerfully retold and gorgeously illustrated by the author and artist behind \u003ci\u003eTarot of the Divine \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBeneath the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAround the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e is a storybook comprised of twelve beautifully illustrated folktales from all around the world and across time, each featuring classic tropes such as a Hero, a Challenge, an Advisor, and a Desire. Among the legends and myths included is the story of Innana, the Sumerian goddess of war and desire who sought to extend her earthly power to the underworld; the Cochiti tale from New Mexico about a young weaver caring for her elderly parents and the coyote who wins her affection; the Indonesian lore from East Java about Panji Semirang, the beautiful princess turned fierce bandit; and more. For an additional layer of depth, background information on iconic recurring symbols, objects, and mythical tokens--such as The Mirror, The Magic Skin, and The World Tree--is interspersed throughout. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYoshi Yoshitani's art style is dynamic and vibrant, featuring diverse and multicultural characters. Readers will be transported by \u003ci\u003eAround the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e's lush artistic details and gripping mythologies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yoshi Yoshitani\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ten Speed Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.62h x 6.07w x 0.72d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593577899\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoshi Yoshitani\u003c\/b\u003e is a California-based artist whose vibrant illustrations draw on inspiration from across the globe, with a particular focus on multicultural identity. Past clients include Disney, DC Comics, Valiant, Image, DreamWorks, and Netflix. Yoshi spends time researching world mythologies, listening to audiobooks, creating fashion inspiration boards, and attending comic conventions and art expos across the country.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Yoshi Yoshitani \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48229122670749,"sku":"9780593577899","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_77aa5779-1d07-4216-804f-87d15e30f830.jpg?v=1778575752","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/around-the-sun-stories-and-symbols-from-across-the-world-9780593577899","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}