--- product_id: 11041997 title: "Baba Yaga: The Wild Witch of the East in Russian Fairy Tales" price: "¥12633" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/11041997-baba-yaga-the-wild-witch-of-the-east-in-russian store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Baba Yaga: The Wild Witch of the East in Russian Fairy Tales **Price:** ¥12633 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Baba Yaga: The Wild Witch of the East in Russian Fairy Tales - **How much does it cost?** ¥12633 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/11041997-baba-yaga-the-wild-witch-of-the-east-in-russian) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Baba Yaga is an ambiguous and fascinating figure. She appears in traditional Russian folktales as a monstrous and hungry cannibal, or as a canny inquisitor of the adolescent hero or heroine of the tale. In new translations and with an introduction by Sibelan Forrester, Baba Yaga: The Wild Witch of the East in Russian Fairy Tales is a selection of tales that draws from the famous collection of Aleksandr Afanas'ev, but also includes some tales from the lesser-known nineteenth-century collection of Ivan Khudiakov. This new collection includes beloved classics such as "Vasilisa the Beautiful" and "The Frog Princess," as well as a version of the tale that is the basis for the ballet "The Firebird." The preface and introduction place these tales in their traditional context with reference to Baba Yaga's continuing presence in today's culture--the witch appears iconically on tennis shoes, tee shirts, even tattoos. The stories are enriched with many wonderful illustrations of Baba Yaga, some old (traditional "lubok" woodcuts), some classical (the marvelous images from Victor Vasnetsov or Ivan Bilibin), and some quite recent or solicited specifically for this collection Review: Fairytale collection featuring Baba Yaga - I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Researching Baba Yaga has long been one of my pastimes as I just find her fascinating. This book is a great collection of stories that feature her, whether as a main or side character, and is a great place to go if you are interested more in reading the fairytales themselves rather than a deep dive analysis. That isn't to say that this book does not have that. I loved the introduction and it included references to many other sources that can provide a more in depth look at Baba Yaga if that is what you are looking for. I feel that this collection is a great place to start with your research! Review: A superb anthology, history and art inspired by Baba Yaga - Baba Yaga has always been one of my favorite Russian folklore characters. I guess I have a weakness for a strong woman who plays no favorites and is beholden to nobody but herself. This book starts out with an introduction on the folklore and history of Baba Yaga and her roots. She appears to have gone by other names in other parts of Eastern Europe, but the core character is still the same. The book is heavily illustrated, which makes it a delight along with the easy writing. Until I had purchased this book, I had no idea she was still such a potent and popular character. Much of the book is taken up with the many stories in which Baba Yaga plays a role in determining the success of someone on a quest. This book is a great anthology of Baba Yaga lore, artwork and history. I only wish I'd found it sooner. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #289,313 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #229 in Russian & Soviet Literature (Books) #870 in Folklore & Mythology Studies | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 110 Reviews | ## Images ![Baba Yaga: The Wild Witch of the East in Russian Fairy Tales - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81SdNmPCPyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fairytale collection featuring Baba Yaga *by R***E on May 30, 2022* I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Researching Baba Yaga has long been one of my pastimes as I just find her fascinating. This book is a great collection of stories that feature her, whether as a main or side character, and is a great place to go if you are interested more in reading the fairytales themselves rather than a deep dive analysis. That isn't to say that this book does not have that. I loved the introduction and it included references to many other sources that can provide a more in depth look at Baba Yaga if that is what you are looking for. I feel that this collection is a great place to start with your research! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A superb anthology, history and art inspired by Baba Yaga *by J***1 on November 4, 2015* Baba Yaga has always been one of my favorite Russian folklore characters. I guess I have a weakness for a strong woman who plays no favorites and is beholden to nobody but herself. This book starts out with an introduction on the folklore and history of Baba Yaga and her roots. She appears to have gone by other names in other parts of Eastern Europe, but the core character is still the same. The book is heavily illustrated, which makes it a delight along with the easy writing. Until I had purchased this book, I had no idea she was still such a potent and popular character. Much of the book is taken up with the many stories in which Baba Yaga plays a role in determining the success of someone on a quest. This book is a great anthology of Baba Yaga lore, artwork and history. I only wish I'd found it sooner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We love Baba Yaga! *by R***E on January 31, 2020* Maybe we are not supposed to love Baba Yaga as much as we do. This book has a great intro to the Russian-eating witch of the east & her importance in Russian faerie tales. It has beautiful artwork which, as others have pointed out, could have been reproduced larger. And the tales are wonderfully told. I read them out loud. They are simply delightful. ## Frequently Bought Together - Baba Yaga: The Wild Witch of the East in Russian Fairy Tales - Becoming Baba Yaga: Trickster, Feminist, and Witch of the Woods - Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/11041997-baba-yaga-the-wild-witch-of-the-east-in-russian](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/11041997-baba-yaga-the-wild-witch-of-the-east-in-russian) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-30*