{"product_id":"the-floating-masquerade-a-ukiyo-e-coloring-book-of-traditional-masks-in-a-surreal-past-and-future","title":"The Floating Masquerade: A Ukiyo-e Coloring Book of Traditional Masks in a surreal past and future","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eStep Beyond the Veil: Where Ancient Folklore Meets Cyberpunk Fantasy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to a Japan that exists only in the space between dreams and reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the success of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Night Parade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this highly anticipated second volume in the series invites you deeper into the spirit realm. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Floating Masquerade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the veil between worlds has dissolved completely. The humans are gone, replaced by a cast of spirits wearing detailed traditional masks—Kitsune, Hannya, Tengu, and Hyottoko—living out lives that defy logic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour journey is split into two distinct eras. First, travel back to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Edo Echo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a time of quiet temples and woodblock-print landscapes where magic is wild and organic. Then, fast-forward to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Neon Pulse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a gritty modern metropolis where ancient spirits navigate crowded subways, tangled power lines, and neon-lit arcades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are a fan of Japanese mythology, intricate line art, or surreal storytelling, this book offers an immersive escape into a world where the impossible becomes everyday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhy You Will Love This Book:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e30 Surreal Illustrations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Explore a curated collection of 30 high-complexity images. From a demon blacksmith hammering liquid metal to a fox spirit rushing through a Shibuya scramble crossing, every page offers a unique, surreal narrative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eImmersive Storytelling \u0026amp; Cultural Insight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is more than just a picture book. Every single illustration is paired with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003enarrative description and a cultural note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you fascinating context about the yokai, masks, and historical settings featured in the art. Learn while you color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eTwo Worlds in One:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy a diverse coloring experience with the book’s dual structure. Part 1 focuses on historical nature and tradition, while Part 2 offers edgy, detailed urban environments and cyberpunk aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHigh-Quality Art for Adults:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Every page is rendered in crisp, clean black ink on white backgrounds. There is no grayscale or shading—just precise, high-definition line art designed for markers, fine liners, and colored pencils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aki Artworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53155238576465,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/0477\/7553\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-26132511.png?v=1772118081","url":"https:\/\/akiartworks.com\/products\/the-floating-masquerade-a-ukiyo-e-coloring-book-of-traditional-masks-in-a-surreal-past-and-future","provider":"Aki Artworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}