The Stories behind the Stars: A Visual Guide – Stars of Autumn and Winter

by Houei Nojiri

photo by Yasumaro Yaita

Humankind has always been fascinated by the beauty of the stars, and this fascination has led to stories about the origins and meanings of these glittering mysteries being written and retold in all corners of the world. This book introduces some of these myths—focusing on stars seen in autumn and winter, including Orion, Canis Minor (Small Dog), and Eridanus (River of Hades)—through words by the late astronomer Houei Nojiri and stunning photography by Yasumaro Yaita.

25 x 19 cm, 128 pages, Full-colour photographs and illustrations
First published September 2017