*goes into scary librarian-research-mode* Kitsunes

[aimeekitty]

So... Aimee's reading for today:
Ghosts and the Japanese - Michiko Iwasaka
Japanese Tales - Royall Tyler
Myths and Legends of Japan - Davis

and Aimee bought for cheapo on amazon today:
The Japanese Fairy Book -Ozaki
Tales from Japan (Oxford Myths and Legends) - Helen McAlpine
The Fox Woman - Kij Johnson
The Fox and the Jewel: Shared and Private Meanings in Contemporary Japanese Inari Worship

Any further reading or viewing recommendations from fellow kitsune aficionados ?

Almost finished with Kaleidostar, Peacemaker and Marmalade Boy from Netflix. Have added "The Importance of Being Earnest" with Colin Firth to the top of my list. :) (coughtakarazukacough)probably my new computer will be here soon! ^_^

This is what I've been working on yesterday... (Marie sparkles)

My new computer is in IL! It should be here the 19th. :)

(pst, if you are into dolls or costuming, check out my friend's new store, Obsidian Pearl!)
Youta is love:

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Comments

[starless-eyes.livejournal.com]

aw, cute Youta kitty. =^.^=

[dusk-in-dendera.livejournal.com]

I own "Japanese Tales" and it's a good one ;) These books might also be of some interest to you-- Kitsune: Japan's Fox of Mystery, Romance, and Humor by Kiyoshi Nozaki, The Fox and the Jewel by Karen Smyers, and A Fox in One Bite and other Tasty Tales from Japan by Elizabeth Scofield. Good luck with your research!

-a fellow mythology dork

[nezumi-myu.livejournal.com]

Cuteness! I love cats, I wish my mom wasn't allergic. :-( The books you're reading sound so interesting! XD

I plan to make the movie copies this weekend, and send it out sometime next week. I'm only asking $5, to cover shipping and the cost of the tape. =3

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

should I paypal you?

[nezumi-myu.livejournal.com]

not yet, i'll email you the day before I send it out with my paypal. (I feel guilty making people wait...) ^_^

[twoswallows.livejournal.com]

I absolutely adore that adaptation of 'The Importance of Being Earnest'! Rupert Everett is hilarious - in fact, the whole cast is pretty perfect. I hope you enjoy it. :D

[questionstar.livejournal.com]

No kidding! It's one of my favorite movies of all time, I'm surprised you haven't seen it yet, Aimee!! Mmmm.. Oscar Wilde witty banter ie. THE BEST KIND! Yay XD

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

I know, what the hell is wrong with me... and I love Colin Firth too!

[esques.livejournal.com]

"The Fox Woman" = very, very good read.

[jennekohan.livejournal.com]

Ooh all those rhinestones are lovely! Mind if I asked where you got them from? Were they really expensive? I am always on the lookout for those, but the only location I've been able to find them at are JoAnn Etc and they are way out of my price range.

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

I got them in the fabric district in downtown LA! if you're able to go there, I can try to figure out which store I bought them from, but lots of them have them for about the same price down there. They're still really expensive, but less so than JoAnn's thats for sure.

[jennekohan.livejournal.com]

Alrighty, thanks! I will definately have to make a trip to the fabric district when I go to CA for AX this summer. I can only imagine all the wonderful goodies those stores hold! XD

[junemermaid.livejournal.com]

I'm weak, I cant not comment on kitty pictures ^_^***
The one of Youta sleeping is simpley adorable as it totally looks like a kitty smile ^_^

[laurean.livejournal.com]

Ghosts and the Japanese by Michiko doesn't really mention Kitsune's in it, still a great read though!. The Book more or less the death rites and the influence ghosts have on Japanese society and culture. (GREAT book though, it's in my collection too. ^_^)

Some links (You probably know about them though. ^_^;;)
http://www.comnet.ca/~foxtrot/kitsune/kitsune1.htm

http://www.fox-dream.com/
This site has some great books about Kitsune (some on your list I think?)

Good luck with your story!! I'm loving all the work you've put into it so far!

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

this is true! I've already read a good part of the Ghost book. I bought it just as a fancy though, and kitsune are spirits in a way, so I thought reading more about japanese ghost tales might be educational. Also, the story that I'm thinking about telling would have a bit of a macabre twist to it.

[snowchild-jinx.livejournal.com]

I feel so stupid
I was going to comment saying "Is Youta wearing Masterpiece eyes?"
I seriously need some time off SD's =_=;;;;)

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

ha ha! you crazylady!

[rotem.livejournal.com]

Youtakitty! \o/