{"title":"Aiba Uketsu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAiba Uketsu\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts immersive graphic novels that blend striking visuals with enigmatic storytelling. Readers can expect narratives that challenge perception, often weaving surreal and thought-provoking themes into each volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on intricate art and layered plots, Aiba Uketsu's works invite deep engagement and reflection, making them a compelling choice for fans of graphic novels that push creative boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"strange-pictures-vol2-by-uketsu-9781806185054","title":"Strange Pictures Vol.2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Japan’s breakout horror sensation comes a chilling new manga experience. \u003cem\u003eStrange Pictures\u003c\/em\u003e is the spine-tingling manga adaptation of Uketsu’s bestselling novel, brought vividly to life by artist Aiba Noriyuki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUketsu – the enigmatic masked writer who has become one of Japan’s most talked-about authors – first captivated readers with a novel that sold in the millions. Now, the terror unfolds panel by panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core lie nine childlike sketches. A pregnant woman’s doodles on her blog conceal a dire warning. A boy’s simple drawing of his home hides a message no child should know. A murder victim’s final sketch becomes a clue that drags an amateur sleuth into a labyrinth of secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach picture is innocent at first glance – yet when pieced together, they reveal a web of unsolved mysteries and shattered psyches. For fans of Junji Ito and modern psychological horror, \u003cem\u003eStrange Pictures\u003c\/em\u003e transforms the mundane into the macabre. Some images fade, but these horrors will be etched in your memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis second volume features a gripping tale of a child who knows more than he should. What starts as an innocent drawing reveals a dark secret that lingers on a mother’s psyche. A creeping presence that seems to follow her, watching her. All while dredging up fragments of her past. All stemming from one strange picture…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67633545445612,"sku":"9781806185054","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781806185054-strange-pictures-vol-2-1.jpg?v=1791165239"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/aiba-uketsu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}